How to Pronounce Beetles

To pronounce "beetles", say BEETL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

BEETL-es

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"beetles" has 2 syllables: beetl-es. It rhymes with beatles, if that helps it stick.

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

noun

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

noun

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.
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

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How many syllables are in "beetles"?▾

"Beetles" has 2 syllables: beetl · es.

What does "beetles" mean?▾

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

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