How to Pronounce Beefsteak

To pronounce "beefsteak", say BEEFST-eak — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːfsteɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbiːfsteɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beefsteak”

"beefsteak" has 2 syllables: beefst-eak. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does beefsteak mean?

noun

  1. (A) steak cut from beef cattle.
  2. Ellipsis of beefsteak plant, also known as perilla and shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa).

noun

  1. Fistulina hepatica (an edible fungus)
  2. Gyromitra esculenta (a potentially fatally poisonous fungus that is a delicacy)

noun

  1. A type of large tomato

Synonyms

brain mushroomelephant earsbeefsteakbeef tomato

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Words that rhyme with beefsteak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

puddingunderdonesteakbeefribsteakbavette

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beefsteak"?▾

"Beefsteak" has 2 syllables: beefst · eak.

What is the IPA transcription of "beefsteak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beefsteak" is /ˈbiːfsteɪk/.

What does "beefsteak" mean?▾

Beefsteak: (A) steak cut from beef cattle.

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