How to pronounce beaner
Say it like BEE-ner. Beaner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beaner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-nuh.
What does beaner mean?
- A Bostonian; a person from Boston, Massachusetts.
- A pitch deliberately thrown at the head (the bean) of the batter.
- Head.
- A superior or admirable person; something excellent.
Where does beaner come from?
From bean + -er. Literally "a person who eats beans", since beans are a staple of Mexican cuisine, and eaten in Boston as Boston baked beans.
Words that rhyme with beaner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beaner.
Questions about saying beaner
How do you pronounce beaner?
Say BEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈbinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaner?
Beaner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ner.
Is beaner 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 /ˈbiːnə/ (BEE-nuh).