How to pronounce beaklike
Say it like BEE-klyke. Beaklike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- klyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaklike 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.
- klykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of beaklike
American and British speakers say beaklike in essentially the same way: /ˈbiˌklaɪk/ in the US and /ˈbiːˌklaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-klyke.
What does beaklike mean?
- Resembling a beak.“a beaklike nose”
Where does beaklike come from?
From beak + -like.
Questions about saying beaklike
How do you pronounce beaklike?
Say BEE-klyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌklaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌklaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaklike?
Beaklike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · klyke.
Do Americans and Brits say beaklike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbiˌklaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbiːˌklaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.