How to pronounce beisa
Say it like BAY-zuh. Beisa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beisa 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beisa
American and British speakers say beisa in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪzə/ in the US and /ˈbaɪsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-suh.
What does beisa mean?
- A species of antelope from East Africa (Oryx beisa, East African oryx)
Where does beisa come from?
From Amharic [script needed] (be'zā, "oryx").
Questions about saying beisa
How do you pronounce beisa?
Say BAY-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪzə/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beisa?
Beisa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say beisa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪzə/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.