How to pronounce beady
Say it like BEE-dee. Beady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
- BEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beady 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beady
American and British speakers say beady in essentially the same way: /ˈbidi/ in the US and /ˈbiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-dee.
What does beady mean?
- Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
- Bright and penetrating. (of eyes or a look)
- Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads.
Where does beady come from?
From bead + -y.
Words that rhyme with beady
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beady.
Questions about saying beady
How do you pronounce beady?
Say BEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbidi/. In British English it is /ˈbiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beady?
Beady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say beady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbidi/ and the British form is /ˈbiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.