How to Pronounce "bestial"
word
ˈbɛstʃəɫ
BES-chul
bˈɛstjəl
BES-tyuhl
Definition
Describes something that is like a wild animal, especially cruel, violent, or lacking human feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛstʃəɫ
British English
bˈɛstjəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BES-chul
UK
BES-tyuhl
Listen in Context
The villain committed bestial acts.
He showed bestial violence in the fight.
That punishment was bestial and unfair.
People were shocked by the bestial nature of the crime.