How to pronounce beanbag
Say it like BEEN-bag. Beanbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEN).
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- BEEN
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beanbag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of beanbag
American and British speakers say beanbag in essentially the same way: /ˈbinbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEN-bag.
What does beanbag mean?
- A small cloth bag filled with drybeans, used as a toy or for exercising the hands.
- A type of juggling ball usually made from leather or cloth stuffed with dry beans.
- To shoot with a baton round consisting of a bag of shot.
Where does beanbag come from?
From bean + bag.
Questions about saying beanbag
How do you pronounce beanbag?
Say BEEN-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈbinbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːnbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beanbag?
Beanbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEN). Broken into parts: BEEN · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say beanbag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbinbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːnbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.