How to Pronounce Bleat

To pronounce "bleat", say BLEAT — one syllable, IPA /ˈbliːt/. 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

/ˈbliːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bleat”

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

What does bleat mean?

noun

  1. The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

verb

  1. Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
  2. Of a person, to complain.

    “The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.”

Synonyms

baabaaingbleatingkvetchmoanwhinewhinge

Words that rhyme with bleat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeat

Related words

baablatblatecomplaintbaaingsquealblarebraying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bleat"?▾

"Bleat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bleat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bleat" is /ˈbliːt/.

What does "bleat" mean?▾

Bleat: The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

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