How to pronounce beaten
Say it like BEE-tun. Beaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-tun.
What does beaten mean?
- formed or made thin by hammering“beaten gold”
- much trodden and worn smooth or bare“did not stray from the beaten path”
Where does beaten come from?
From beat + -en.
Words that rhyme with beaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beaten.
Questions about saying beaten
How do you pronounce beaten?
Say BEE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitən/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaten?
Beaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · tun.
Is beaten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbiːtən/ (BEE-tun).