How to Pronounce Beard

To pronounce "beard", say BEARD — one syllable, IPA /bɪəd/. 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

/bɪəd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “beard”

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

Sounds exactly like: beaird — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beard mean?

noun

  1. Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.
  2. The cluster of small feathers at the base of the beak in some birds.

verb

  1. To grow hair on the chin and jaw.
  2. To boldly and bravely oppose or confront, often to the chagrin of the one being bearded.

    “Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham.”

Words that rhyme with beard

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beard"?▾

"Beard" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beard" is /bɪəd/.

What does "beard" mean?▾

Beard: Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

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