How to pronounce beefeater
Say it like BEE-fee-ter. Beefeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- fee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beefeater 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.
- feeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beefeater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-fee-tuh.
What does beefeater mean?
- An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
- Alternative letter-case form of Beefeater.
Where does beefeater come from?
From beef + eater.
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Questions about saying beefeater
How do you pronounce beefeater?
Say BEE-fee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌfitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌfiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beefeater?
Beefeater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · fee · ter.
Is beefeater 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 /ˈbiːˌfiːtə/ (BEE-fee-tuh).