How to pronounce beeper
Say it like BEE-per. Beeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beeper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-puh.
What does beeper mean?
- A simple computer speaker.
- A pager (wireless telecommunication device).
- A robot.
Where does beeper come from?
From beep + -er.
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Words that rhyme with beeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beeper.
Questions about saying beeper
How do you pronounce beeper?
Say BEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈbipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beeper?
Beeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · per.
Is beeper 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 /ˈbiːpə/ (BEE-puh).