How to pronounce beetles
Say it like BEE-tulz. Beetles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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US American/ˈbitəlz/BEE-tulz
UK British/ˈbiːtəlz/BEE-tulz
- BEE
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beetles 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beetles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-tulz.
What does beetles mean?
noun
- plural of beetle How to pronounce beetle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beetle How to pronounce beetle
Questions about saying beetles
How do you pronounce beetles?
Say BEE-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beetles?
Beetles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · tulz.
Is beetles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbiːtəlz/ (BEE-tulz).