How to pronounce beanpole
Say it like BEEN-pohl. Beanpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEN).
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- BEEN
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beanpole 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.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of beanpole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEEN-pohl.
What does beanpole mean?
- A thin pole for supporting bean vines.
- A tall, thin person.
Where does beanpole come from?
From bean + pole.
Questions about saying beanpole
How do you pronounce beanpole?
Say BEEN-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbinˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈbiːnˌpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beanpole?
Beanpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEN). Broken into parts: BEEN · pohl.
Is beanpole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbiːnˌpəʊl/ (BEEN-pohl).