How to Pronounce Beaker

To pronounce "beaker", say BEAK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

beaker

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beaker”

"beaker" has 2 syllables: beak-er. It rhymes with seeker and wreaker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beeker, bieker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beaker mean?

noun

  1. A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.
  2. A drinking vessel without a handle, sometimes for the use of children.

Words that rhyme with beaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seekerwreakerspeakersqueakerloudspeakersneakerstreakerleakershriekerweakersleekerbleaker

Related words

flaskglassjarcupgoblettankbowlsocket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beaker"?▾

"Beaker" has 2 syllables: beak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "beaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beaker" is /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/.

What does "beaker" mean?▾

Beaker: A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.

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