How to Pronounce Beatnik

To pronounce "beatnik", say BEATN-ik — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːtnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbiːtnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beatnik”

"beatnik" has 2 syllables: beatn-ik.

What does beatnik mean?

noun

  1. A person who dresses in a manner that is not socially acceptable and therewith is supposed to reject conventional norms of thought and behavior; nonconformist in dress and behavior
  2. A person associated with the Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s or its style.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beatnik"?▾

"Beatnik" has 2 syllables: beatn · ik.

What is the IPA transcription of "beatnik"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beatnik" is /ˈbiːtnɪk/.

What does "beatnik" mean?▾

Beatnik: A person who dresses in a manner that is not socially acceptable and therewith is supposed to reject conventional norms of thought and behavior; nonconformist in dress and behavior

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