How to Pronounce Beaten

To pronounce "beaten", say BEAT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbit(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbit(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beaten

"beaten" has 2 syllables: beat-en. It rhymes with cretin and neaten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beaton, beeton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beaten mean?

verb

  1. To hit; strike

    As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled.

  2. To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.

    He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque.

adjective

  1. Defeated
  2. Repeatedly struck, or formed or flattened by blows

    a beaten path; beaten gold; the beaten victims of the attack

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beaten"?

"Beaten" has 2 syllables: beat · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "beaten"?

The IPA transcription of "beaten" is /ˈbit(ə)n/.

What does "beaten" mean?

Beaten: To hit; strike

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