How to pronounce beater
Say it like BEE-ter. Beater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beater 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-tuh.
What does beater mean?
- Someone or something that beats.
- A kitchen implement for mixing.
- An implement used to strike certain percussion instruments.
- A sleeveless undershirt.
Where does beater come from?
From Middle English beter, betere, bettere, from Old English bēatere (“a beater; boxer, fighter; champion”), equivalent to beat + -er.
Words that rhyme with beater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beater.
Questions about saying beater
How do you pronounce beater?
Say BEE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beater?
Beater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ter.
Is beater 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 /ˈbiːtə/ (BEE-tuh).