How to pronounce moonbeam
Say it like MOON-beem. Moonbeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce moonbeam. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOON
- beem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonbeam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of moonbeam
American and British speakers say moonbeam in essentially the same way: /ˈmunbim/ in the US and /ˈmuːnbim/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-beem.
What does moonbeam mean?
- A ray or shaft of moonlight.
- Any of various Australasian lycaenid butterflies of the genus Philiris.
- Someone who tends to be dreamy and prone to unrealistic romanticism.
Where does moonbeam come from?
Compound of moon + beam.
Questions about saying moonbeam
How do you pronounce moonbeam?
Say MOON-beem. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunbim/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnbim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonbeam?
Moonbeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · beem.
Do Americans and Brits say moonbeam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunbim/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnbim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.