How to pronounce beckons
Say it like BEK-unz. Beckons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK).
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- BEK
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beckons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beckons
American and British speakers say beckons in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛkənz/ in the US and /ˈbɛkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEK-unz.
What does beckons mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beckon How to pronounce beckon
- plural of beckon How to pronounce beckon
Questions about saying beckons
How do you pronounce beckons?
Say BEK-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛkənz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beckons?
Beckons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEK). Broken into parts: BEK · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say beckons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛkənz/ and the British form is /ˈbɛkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.