How to pronounce beets
Say it like BEETS. Beets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BEETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beets
American and British speakers say beets in essentially the same way: /bits/ in the US and /biːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEETS.
What does beets mean?
- plural of beet How to pronounce beet
Words that rhyme with beets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beets.
Words that sound like beets
Questions about saying beets
How do you pronounce beets?
Say BEETS. The American pronunciation is /bits/. In British English it is /biːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beets?
Beets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEETS.
Do Americans and Brits say beets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bits/ and the British form is /biːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as beets?
Beets sounds the same as beats in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.