How to pronounce beret
Say it like buh-RAY. Beret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- buh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of beret
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BER-ay.
What does beret mean?
- A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.
Where does beret come from?
Borrowed from French béret, from Occitan (Gascon) berret (“cap”), from Old Occitan berret, from Medieval Latin birretum, from Late Latin birrus (“large hooded cloak”), from Gaulish birrus (“short cloak”), from Proto-Celtic *birros (“short”)
Words that rhyme with beret
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Questions about saying beret
How do you pronounce beret?
Say buh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /bəˈreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beret?
Beret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: buh · RAY.
Is beret pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbɛreɪ/ (BER-ay).