How to pronounce beary
Say it like BER-ee. Beary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beary
American and British speakers say beary in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛri/ in the US and /ˈbɛəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAIR-ree.
What does beary mean?
- Of or pertaining to a bear.
Where does beary come from?
From bear + -y.
Words that rhyme with beary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beary.
Words that sound like beary
Questions about saying beary
How do you pronounce beary?
Say BER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛri/. In British English it is /ˈbɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beary?
Beary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say beary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛri/ and the British form is /ˈbɛəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as beary?
Beary sounds the same as berry, bury in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.