How to Pronounce Beefeater

To pronounce "beefeater", say BEEF-eat-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BEEF-eat-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “beefeater”

"beefeater" has 3 syllables: beef-eat-er. It rhymes with meter and peter, if that helps it stick.

What does beefeater mean?

noun

  1. An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.
  2. One who eats beef; a large, fleshy person; a well-fed servant.

Words that rhyme with beefeater

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterpeterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeatercentimeter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beefeater"?▾

"Beefeater" has 3 syllables: beef · eat · er.

What does "beefeater" mean?▾

Beefeater: An African bird of the genus Buphagus, which feeds on the larvae of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc.

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