How to pronounce beryl
Say it like BER-ul. Beryl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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US American/ˈbɛrəl/BER-ul
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- BER
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beryl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does beryl mean?
noun
- A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈).
- An example (a stone) of the mineral beryl.“The crown was set with six beryls of excellent size and color.”
- A dull blueish green color.
- Of a dull bluish green color.
Words that rhyme with beryl
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Words that sound like beryl
Questions about saying beryl
How do you pronounce beryl?
Say BER-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beryl?
Beryl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ul.
What words sound the same as beryl?
Beryl sounds the same as barrel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.