How to pronounce beagle
Say it like BEE-gul. Beagle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beagle 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.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beagle
American and British speakers say beagle in essentially the same way: /ˈbiɡəl/ in the US and /ˈbiːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-gul.
What does beagle mean?
- A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.
- A person who snoops on others; a detective.
- A bailiff.
- To hunt with beagles.
- To search.
Where does beagle come from?
Alternatively, a modification of Middle English bedel (“beadle”) in the sense of "constable, detective".
Words that rhyme with beagle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beagle.
Questions about saying beagle
How do you pronounce beagle?
Say BEE-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈbiːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beagle?
Beagle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say beagle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbiɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈbiːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.