How to Pronounce Beagle

To pronounce "beagle", say BEAGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /[biːɡəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[biːɡəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beagle”

"beagle" has 2 syllables: beagl-e. It rhymes with regal and eagle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beegle, biegel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beagle mean?

noun

  1. A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.
  2. A person who snoops on others; a detective.

verb

  1. To hunt with beagles.
  2. To search.

Words that rhyme with beagle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regaleaglelegalillegalextralegalparalegalmegal

Related words

bassetharehoundbloodhoundfoxhoundharriertalbotkeeshound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beagle"?▾

"Beagle" has 2 syllables: beagl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "beagle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beagle" is /[biːɡəɫ]/.

What does "beagle" mean?▾

Beagle: A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.

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