How to Pronounce Beaver

To pronounce "beaver", say BEAV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbiːvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beaver”

"beaver" has 2 syllables: beav-er. It rhymes with lever and receiver, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beever, biever — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beaver mean?

noun

  1. A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.
  2. A hat, of various shapes, made from a felted beaver fur (or later of silk), fashionable in Europe between 1550 and 1850.

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Words that rhyme with beaver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

leverreceiverfeverachieverreavercleaverweaverunderachieversievergrieverbelieverreliever

Related words

castortopperstovepipecat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beaver"?▾

"Beaver" has 2 syllables: beav · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "beaver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beaver" is /ˈbiːvə/.

What does "beaver" mean?▾

Beaver: A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.

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