To pronounce "offbeat", say OFFB-eat — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"offbeat" has 2 syllables: offb-eat. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The congregation clapped along on the offbeat.”
adjective
“He has such an offbeat sense of humor that hardly anyone finds his jokes amusing.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Offbeat" has 2 syllables: offb · eat.
Offbeat: The beats not normally accented in a measure.
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