How to Pronounce Beast

To pronounce "beast", say BEAST — one syllable, IPA /biːst/. 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

/biːst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “beast”

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

What does beast mean?

noun

  1. Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.
  2. (more specific) A domestic animal, especially a bovine farm animal.

verb

  1. To impose arduous exercises, either as training or as punishment.

adjective

  1. (chiefly Midwestern and northeastern US) great; excellent; powerful

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Words that rhyme with beast

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beast"?▾

"Beast" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beast"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beast" is /biːst/.

What does "beast" mean?▾

Beast: Any animal other than a human; usually only applied to land vertebrates, especially large or dangerous four-footed ones.

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