How to pronounce bevel
Say it like BEV-ul. Bevel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV).
- BEV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bevel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEVSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of bevel
American and British speakers say bevel in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛvəl/ in the US and /ˈbɛvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEV-ul.
What does bevel mean?
- An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.“to give a bevel to the edge of a table or a stone slab”
- An instrument consisting of two rules or arms, jointed together at one end, and opening to any angle, for adjusting the surfaces of work to the same or a given inclination; a bevel square.
- A die used for cheating, having some sides slightly rounded instead of flat.
- To give a canted edge to a surface; to chamfer.
- Having the slant of a bevel; slanting.“a bevel angle”
Where does bevel come from?
From Middle English *bevel, from Anglo-Norman *baivel (whence obsolete French beauveau) a diminutive of Old French baïf (“open-mouthed”), perhaps from baer (“to gape”), from Medieval Latin *batāre (“to gape, yawn, be open”), probably of imitative origin.
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Words that rhyme with bevel
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Questions about saying bevel
How do you pronounce bevel?
Say BEV-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛvəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bevel?
Bevel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEV). Broken into parts: BEV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bevel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛvəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.