How to pronounce beery
Say it like BIH-er-ee. Beery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH).
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- BIH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beery
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEER-ree.
What does beery mean?
- Smelling or tasting of beer.
- Under the influence of beer.
Where does beery come from?
From beer + -y.
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Words that rhyme with beery
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Questions about saying beery
How do you pronounce beery?
Say BIH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɚi/. In British English it is /ˈbɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beery?
Beery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH). Broken into parts: BIH · er · ee.
Is beery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbɪəri/ (BEER-ree).