How to pronounce beaver
Say it like BEE-ver. Beaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-vuh.
What does beaver mean?
- the soft brown fur of the beaver
- a native or resident of Oregon
- a full beard
- work hard on something
Where does beaver come from?
Slang use to refer to a woman evolved from use to refer to pubic hair, which evolved from use to refer to beards, which evolved from use to refer to the furry animal or its fur.
Words that rhyme with beaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beaver.
Questions about saying beaver
How do you pronounce beaver?
Say BEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈbivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaver?
Beaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ver.
Is beaver 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 /ˈbiːvə/ (BEE-vuh).