How to pronounce beatbox
Say it like BEET-bahks. Beatbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET).
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- BEET
- bahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beatbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bahksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of beatbox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BEET-boks.
What does beatbox mean?
- A type of electronic percussion device.
- To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music.
Where does beatbox come from?
From beat + box.
Questions about saying beatbox
How do you pronounce beatbox?
Say BEET-bahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beatbox?
Beatbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET). Broken into parts: BEET · bahks.
Is beatbox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbiːtbɒks/ (BEET-boks).