How to pronounce drumbeat
Say it like DRUHM-beet. Drumbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce drumbeat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DRUHM
- beet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drumbeat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drumbeat
American and British speakers say drumbeat in essentially the same way: /ˈdrʌmˌbit/ in the US and /ˈdrʌmˌbiːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHM-beet.
What does drumbeat mean?
- The beating of a drum.
- The sound of a beating drum.
- A repetitive beating sound.“This music has a groovy drumbeat that makes me dance!”
Where does drumbeat come from?
From drum + beat.
Questions about saying drumbeat
How do you pronounce drumbeat?
Say DRUHM-beet. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌmˌbit/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌmˌbiːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drumbeat?
Drumbeat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: DRUHM · beet.
Do Americans and Brits say drumbeat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrʌmˌbit/ and the British form is /ˈdrʌmˌbiːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.