How to pronounce beek
Say it like BEEK. Beek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beek
American and British speakers say beek in essentially the same way: /bik/ in the US and /biːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEK.
What does beek mean?
- To expose to a source of heat for warmth and pleasure.
- To season by exposure to heat, usually used of wood.
- To enjoy exposure to warmth; bask.
Where does beek come from?
From Middle English beken (“to warm, expose to heat; keep oneself warm; season (wood) with heat”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with beek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beek.
Words that sound like beek
Questions about saying beek
How do you pronounce beek?
Say BEEK. The American pronunciation is /bik/. In British English it is /biːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beek?
Beek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say beek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bik/ and the British form is /biːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as beek?
Beek sounds the same as beak in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.