How to pronounce beamer
Say it like BEE-mer. Beamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beamer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-muh.
What does beamer mean?
- A gymnast proficient with or specializing in the balance beam.
- A ball, presumed to have been bowled accidentally, that does not bounce, but reaches the batsman above the waist.
- A projector.
- A device that projects or transmits matter, information, or energy.
- Alternative letter-case form of Beamer (“BMW”).
Where does beamer come from?
From beam (“balance beam”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with beamer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beamer.
Questions about saying beamer
How do you pronounce beamer?
Say BEE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beamer?
Beamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · mer.
Is beamer 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 /ˈbiːmə/ (BEE-muh).