How to pronounce becket
Say it like BEK-ut. Becket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce becket. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEK
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Becket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of becket
American and British speakers say becket in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛkət/ in the US and /ˈbɛkɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEK-it.
What does becket mean?
- A short piece of rope spliced to form a circle
- A loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other end. Used to secure oars etc. at their place.
- A loop of thread, typically braided, attached at each end to a jacket. Used to pass through the brooch bar of medals to affix them to the jacket without damaging it.
Questions about saying becket
How do you pronounce becket?
Say BEK-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛkət/. In British English it is /ˈbɛkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in becket?
Becket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK). Broken into parts: BEK · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say becket the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛkət/ and the British form is /ˈbɛkɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.