How to pronounce abeam
Say it like uh-BEEM. Abeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEM).
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- uh
- BEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abeam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abeam
American and British speakers say abeam in essentially the same way: /əˈbim/ in the US and /əˈbiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BEEM.
What does abeam mean?
- On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 90° or 270° relative.
- Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
- Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.“The island was directly abeam of us.”
- Alongside.“She came abeam the crippled ship.”
Where does abeam come from?
From a- (“in the direction of”) + beam (“keel”).
Words that rhyme with abeam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abeam.
Questions about saying abeam
How do you pronounce abeam?
Say uh-BEEM. The American pronunciation is /əˈbim/. In British English it is /əˈbiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abeam?
Abeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEM). Broken into parts: uh · BEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say abeam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbim/ and the British form is /əˈbiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.