How to pronounce beaverlike
Say it like BEE-ver-lyke. Beaverlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ver
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaverlike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of beaverlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-vuh-lyke.
What does beaverlike mean?
- Having physical or temperamental characteristics like those of a beaver.
Where does beaverlike come from?
From beaver + -like.
Questions about saying beaverlike
How do you pronounce beaverlike?
Say BEE-ver-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈbivɚˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbiːvəˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaverlike?
Beaverlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ver · lyke.
Is beaverlike 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 /ˈbiːvəˌlaɪk/ (BEE-vuh-lyke).