How to pronounce beefy
Say it like BEE-fee. Beefy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce beefy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEE
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beefy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beefy
American and British speakers say beefy in essentially the same way: /ˈbifi/ in the US and /ˈbiːfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-fee.
What does beefy mean?
- Similar to, or tasting like beef.
- Containing beef.
- Strong or muscular.“The barman was a big, beefy guy with his sleeves rolled up and tattoos on his arms.”
Where does beefy come from?
From beef + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with beefy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beefy.
Questions about saying beefy
How do you pronounce beefy?
Say BEE-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbifi/. In British English it is /ˈbiːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beefy?
Beefy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say beefy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbifi/ and the British form is /ˈbiːfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.