How to pronounce beachcomber
Say it like BEECH-koh-mer. Beachcomber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEECH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbitʃˌkoʊmɚ/BEECH-koh-mer
UK British/ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊmə/BEECH-koh-muh
- BEECH
- koh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beachcomber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beachcomber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEECH-koh-muh.
What does beachcomber mean?
noun
- A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others.
- Any loafer around a waterfront.
- A person who collects marine salvage at the coast.
Where does beachcomber come from?
From beach + comber.
Questions about saying beachcomber
How do you pronounce beachcomber?
Say BEECH-koh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitʃˌkoʊmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beachcomber?
Beachcomber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEECH). Broken into parts: BEECH · koh · mer.
Is beachcomber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊmə/ (BEECH-koh-muh).