How to pronounce bere
Say it like BIH-er. Bere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH).
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- BIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bere
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEER.
What does bere mean?
- Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.
Where does bere come from?
From Middle English bere (“barley”), from Old English bere (“barley”), from Proto-West Germanic *barī, from Proto-Germanic *baraz (“barley”).
Words that rhyme with bere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bere.
Questions about saying bere
How do you pronounce bere?
Say BIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɚ/. In British English it is /bɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bere?
Bere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH). Broken into parts: BIH · er.
Is bere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /bɪə/ (BEER).