How to pronounce beatniks
Say it like BEET-niks. Beatniks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET).
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- BEET
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beatniks 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.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beatniks
American and British speakers say beatniks in essentially the same way: /ˈbitnɪks/ in the US and /ˈbiːtnɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEET-niks.
What does beatniks mean?
- plural of beatnik How to pronounce beatnik
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying beatniks
How do you pronounce beatniks?
Say BEET-niks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beatniks?
Beatniks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEET). Broken into parts: BEET · niks.
Do Americans and Brits say beatniks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbitnɪks/ and the British form is /ˈbiːtnɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.