How to pronounce beacons
Say it like BEE-kunz. Beacons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beacons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beacons
American and British speakers say beacons in essentially the same way: /ˈbikənz/ in the US and /ˈbiːkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-kunz.
What does beacons mean?
- plural of beacon How to pronounce beacon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beacon How to pronounce beacon
Questions about saying beacons
How do you pronounce beacons?
Say BEE-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbikənz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beacons?
Beacons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · kunz.
Do Americans and Brits say beacons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbikənz/ and the British form is /ˈbiːkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.