How to pronounce Beirut
Say it like bay-ROOT. Beirut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOT).
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- bay
- ROOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beirut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Beirut
American and British speakers say Beirut in essentially the same way: /beɪˈrut/ in the US and /beɪˈruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bay-ROOT.
What does Beirut mean?
- The capital and largest city of Lebanon.
Words that rhyme with Beirut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Beirut.
Questions about saying Beirut
How do you pronounce Beirut?
Say bay-ROOT. The American pronunciation is /beɪˈrut/. In British English it is /beɪˈruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Beirut?
Beirut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROOT). Broken into parts: bay · ROOT.
Do Americans and Brits say Beirut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪˈrut/ and the British form is /beɪˈruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.