How to pronounce Beira
Say it like BAY-ruh. Beira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Beira
American and British speakers say Beira in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪrə/ in the US and /ˈbeɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-ruh.
What does Beira mean?
- a port city in eastern Mozambique on the Mozambique Channel
Questions about saying Beira
How do you pronounce Beira?
Say BAY-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Beira?
Beira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say Beira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.