How to pronounce beachcombers
Say it like BEECH-koh-merz. Beachcombers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEECH).
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- BEECH
- koh
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beachcombers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beachcombers
- 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-muz.
What does beachcombers mean?
- plural of beachcomber How to pronounce beachcomber
Questions about saying beachcombers
How do you pronounce beachcombers?
Say BEECH-koh-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitʃˌkoʊmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beachcombers?
Beachcombers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEECH). Broken into parts: BEECH · koh · merz.
Is beachcombers 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 /ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊməz/ (BEECH-koh-muz).