How to pronounce beadle
Say it like BEE-dul. Beadle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beadle 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.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beadle
American and British speakers say beadle in essentially the same way: /ˈbidəl/ in the US and /ˈbiːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-dul.
What does beadle mean?
- A parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order.
- An attendant to the minister.
- A warrant officer.
Where does beadle come from?
From Middle English bedel, bidel, from Old English bydel (“warrant officer, apparitor”), from Proto-West Germanic *budil, from Proto-Germanic *budilaz (“herald”), equivalent to bid + -le.
Words that rhyme with beadle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beadle.
Questions about saying beadle
How do you pronounce beadle?
Say BEE-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbidəl/. In British English it is /ˈbiːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beadle?
Beadle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say beadle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbidəl/ and the British form is /ˈbiːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.