How to pronounce beet
Say it like BEET. Beet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BEET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beet
American and British speakers say beet in essentially the same way: /bit/ in the US and /biːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEET.
What does beet mean?
- Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.“The beet is a hardy species.”
- A beetroot; a swollen root of such a plant used as a culinary vegetable.
Where does beet come from?
From Middle English bete, from Old English bēte, from Latin bēta, possibly of Celtic origin.
Words that rhyme with beet
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Words that sound like beet
Questions about saying beet
How do you pronounce beet?
Say BEET. The American pronunciation is /bit/. In British English it is /biːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beet?
Beet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEET.
Do Americans and Brits say beet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bit/ and the British form is /biːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as beet?
Beet sounds the same as beat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.