How to Pronounce Beady

To pronounce "beady", say BEADY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbiːdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈbiːdi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “beady”

"beady" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with needy and seedy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beedy, beedie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beady mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
  2. (of eyes or a look) Bright and penetrating.

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Words that rhyme with beady

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

needyseedyspeedyweedygreedymidipredeleadydeedyheedypredy

Related words

beadlikebeadedsequinedjeweledbejeweleddecoratedadornedbuttonlike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beady"?▾

"Beady" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beady"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beady" is /ˈbiːdi/.

What does "beady" mean?▾

Beady: Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.

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