How to pronounce betear
Say it like bih-TEH-er. Betear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEH).
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- bih
- TEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of betear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-TEH-uh.
What does betear mean?
- To wet with tears (from the eyes).
Where does betear come from?
From be- + tear.
Words that rhyme with betear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betear.
Questions about saying betear
How do you pronounce betear?
Say bih-TEH-er. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtɛɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈtɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betear?
Betear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEH). Broken into parts: bih · TEH · er.
Is betear 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 /bɪˈtɛə/ (bih-TEH-uh).