How to pronounce beaksedge
Say it like BEEK-sej. Beaksedge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEK).
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- BEEK
- sej
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaksedge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sejKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of beaksedge
American and British speakers say beaksedge in essentially the same way: /ˈbiksɛdʒ/ in the US and /ˈbiːksɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEK-sej.
What does beaksedge mean?
- Any plant of the genus Rhynchospora.
Where does beaksedge come from?
From beak + sedge, from the tapered shape of its seedpods.
Questions about saying beaksedge
How do you pronounce beaksedge?
Say BEEK-sej. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiksɛdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːksɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaksedge?
Beaksedge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEK). Broken into parts: BEEK · sej.
Do Americans and Brits say beaksedge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbiksɛdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːksɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.