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WillowbrookWord 434 of 545 · Animals, nature and weather
How to pronounce beetle
/ˈbiːtəl/ British English
BEE·təl
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
BET·tle
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BEE·təl
My tip
A long ee: BEE-təl.
In a sentence
A shiny beetle is crossing the path.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce beetle?
In British English, beetle is pronounced /ˈbiːtəl/. Say it like this: BEE-təl. A long ee: BEE-təl.
How many syllables are in beetle?
When you say it, beetle has 2 syllables: BEE-təl. The strong beat is the first one, BEE.
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