How to pronounce bearcat
Say it like BEH-er-kat. Bearcat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEH).
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- BEH
- er
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bearcat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bearcat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEH-uh-kat.
What does bearcat mean?
- A binturong (Arctictis binturong, in the family Viverridae).
Where does bearcat come from?
From bear + cat.
Questions about saying bearcat
How do you pronounce bearcat?
Say BEH-er-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɚˌkæt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛəˌkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bearcat?
Bearcat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEH). Broken into parts: BEH · er · kat.
Is bearcat 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 /ˈbɛəˌkæt/ (BEH-uh-kat).