How to Pronounce Beer

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɛə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “beer”

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

Sounds exactly like: beare, bere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beer mean?

noun

  1. An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.

    “Beer is brewed all over the world.”

  2. A fermented extract of the roots and other parts of various plants, as spruce, ginger, sassafras, etc.

verb

  1. To give beer to (someone)

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Words that rhyme with beer

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beer"?▾

"Beer" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beer" is /bɛə/.

What does "beer" mean?▾

Beer: An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt, often with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.

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