The pronunciation emphasizes the single syllable, making it easy to say and recognize in spoken English. “Best” is pronounced as “bɛst,” with a short ‘e’ sound and a sharp ‘st’ ending. For example, “He bested his opponent in the final match,” means he outperformed or defeated his opponent. Yes — “best” can be used as a verb meaning to outdo or surpass.
Winning the championship was his best achievement. He gave his best performance in the play. (more…)