How to pronounce beings
Say it like BEE-ingz. Beings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beings
American and British speakers say beings in essentially the same way: /ˈbiɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈbiːɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-ingz.
What does beings mean?
- plural of being How to pronounce being
Questions about saying beings
How do you pronounce beings?
Say BEE-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beings?
Beings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say beings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbiɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈbiːɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.