How to Pronounce Beat-up

To pronounce "beat-up", say BEAT-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BEAT-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “beat-up”

"beat-up" has 2 syllables: beat-up.

What does beat-up mean?

noun

  1. An artificially or disingenuously manufactured outcry, usually in the media.

adjective

  1. (chiefly of an object) Worn out by overuse; in a state of disrepair

Related words

battereddamagedbeaten-upwornworn-outbeatwell-worncreaky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beat-up"?▾

"Beat-up" has 2 syllables: beat · up.

What does "beat-up" mean?▾

Beat-up: An artificially or disingenuously manufactured outcry, usually in the media.

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