How to Pronounce Beets

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

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Letters

/biːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “beets”

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

Sounds exactly like: baetz, beats, beitz, bietz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beets mean?

noun

  1. Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

    “The beet is a hardy species.”

  2. A beetroot, a swollen root of such a plant.

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Words that rhyme with beets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seatssweetseatssheetscleatsteatsmeetsdeceitsbleatsheatstreatsgreets

Related words

beetrootbetavanbeekbeekesvanderbeekverbeke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beets"?▾

"Beets" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "beets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beets" is /biːts/.

What does "beets" mean?▾

Beets: Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.

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