How to pronounce beatnik
Say it like BEET-nik. Beatnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET).
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- BEET
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beatnik 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.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beatnik
American and British speakers say beatnik in essentially the same way: /ˈbitnɪk/ in the US and /ˈbiːtnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEET-nik.
What does beatnik mean?
- A person who dresses in a manner that is not socially acceptable and is supposed to reject conventional norms of thought and behavior; nonconformist in dress and behavior.
- A person associated with the Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s or its style.
Questions about saying beatnik
How do you pronounce beatnik?
Say BEET-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beatnik?
Beatnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET). Broken into parts: BEET · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say beatnik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbitnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbiːtnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.