How to pronounce beamish
Say it like BEE-mish. Beamish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- mish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beamish 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.
- mishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beamish
American and British speakers say beamish in essentially the same way: /ˈbimɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbiːmɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-mish.
What does beamish mean?
- Radiantly beaming; happy; cheerful.
Where does beamish come from?
From beam + -ish.
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Words that rhyme with beamish
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Questions about saying beamish
How do you pronounce beamish?
Say BEE-mish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbimɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːmɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beamish?
Beamish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · mish.
Do Americans and Brits say beamish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbimɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːmɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.