How to pronounce beyearn
Say it like bih-YURN. Beyearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YURN).
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- bih
- YURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beyearn 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.
- YURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of beyearn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-YURN.
What does beyearn mean?
- To yearn over or about; yearn for; long for; desire.
Where does beyearn come from?
From be- + yearn.
Words that rhyme with beyearn
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Questions about saying beyearn
How do you pronounce beyearn?
Say bih-YURN. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈjɝn/. In British English it is /bɪˈjɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beyearn?
Beyearn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YURN). Broken into parts: bih · YURN.
Is beyearn 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 /bɪˈjɜːn/ (bih-YURN).