How to pronounce beyond
Say it like bih-OND. Beyond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OND).
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- bih
- OND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beyond 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.
- ONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of beyond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bih-YOND.
Other ways to say beyond
Beyond also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- bee-AWND /ˌbiˈɔnd/
- bih-AWND /bɪˈɔnd/
What does beyond mean?
- farther along in space or time or degree“through the valley and beyond”“to the eighth grade but not beyond”
- on the farther side from the observer“a pond with a hayfield beyond”
- in addition“agreed to provide essentials but nothing beyond”
Where does beyond come from?
From Middle English biyonde, from Old English beġeondan, from be- + ġeond; related to yonder.
Words that rhyme with beyond
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beyond.
Questions about saying beyond
How do you pronounce beyond?
Say bih-OND. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɑnd/. In British English it is /bɪˈjɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beyond?
Beyond has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OND). Broken into parts: bih · OND.
Is beyond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɪˈjɒnd/ (bih-YOND).