How to Pronounce Beetle

To pronounce "beetle", say BEETL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈbiɾəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/[ˈbiɾəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beetle”

"beetle" has 2 syllables: beetl-e. It rhymes with fetal and baetyl, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beatle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beetle mean?

noun

  1. A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)

noun

  1. Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
  2. A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.

verb

  1. To move away quickly, to scurry away.

    “He beetled off on his vacation.”

Synonyms

Bugbug

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Words that rhyme with beetle

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fetalbaetylavitalmeatalvarietalchaetalwhetilecheetalbeatle

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beetle"?▾

"Beetle" has 2 syllables: beetl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "beetle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beetle" is /[ˈbiɾəɫ]/.

What does "beetle" mean?▾

Beetle: A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)

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