How to pronounce beaker
Say it like BEE-ker. Beaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-kuh.
What does beaker mean?
- A flat-bottomed, straight-sided, glass vessel, with a lip and often a small spout, used as a laboratory container.
- A drinking vessel without a handle.
- A mug.
Where does beaker come from?
Cognate with Saterland Frisian Bieker (“mug, cup, beaker”), Dutch beker (“beaker, cup”), German Becher (“beaker, cup, goblet”), Danish bæger (“beaker”), Italian bicchiere (“cup, glass (for drink)”).
Words that rhyme with beaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beaker.
Questions about saying beaker
How do you pronounce beaker?
Say BEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaker?
Beaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ker.
Is beaker 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 /ˈbiːkə/ (BEE-kuh).