How to Pronounce Beep

To pronounce "beep", say BEEP — one syllable, IPA /biːp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/biːp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beep”

"beep" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with creep and weep, if that helps it stick.

What does beep mean?

noun

  1. The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound.
  2. A short, electronically produced tone.

verb

  1. To sound (something that makes a beep).

    “The motorists in the traffic jam were getting more and more frustrated and started beeping their horns.”

  2. To have sexual intercourse (with) - referring to the bleep tone used to censor obscene words in broadcasts

    “Jason beeped Sharlene after they had drunk a few beers.”

Synonyms

bleephonkhootsoundtootflashfucksleep with

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Words that rhyme with beep

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

creepweepdeepsweepkeeppeepreapleapsteepheapseepclepe

Related words

toothonkbleepclaxonblarebipbeeperhum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beep"?▾

"Beep" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beep"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beep" is /biːp/.

What does "beep" mean?▾

Beep: The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound.

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