How to pronounce beremeal
Say it like BIH-er-meel. Beremeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH).
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- BIH
- er
- meel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beremeal 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.
- meelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beremeal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIH-uh-meel.
What does beremeal mean?
- A wholegrain flour made from bere, a variety of barley grown in northern Scotland, Orkney, and the Shetland Islands. It is commonly used in making bannocks and ale.
Where does beremeal come from?
From bere + meal.
Questions about saying beremeal
How do you pronounce beremeal?
Say BIH-er-meel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɚmil/. In British English it is /ˈbɪəmil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beremeal?
Beremeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIH). Broken into parts: BIH · er · meel.
Is beremeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪəmil/ (BIH-uh-meel).