English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Beefsteak Pronunciation
Beefsteak is pronounced BEEF-stayk, IPA /ˈbifˌsteɪk/.
BEEF-stayk
US /ˈbifˌsteɪk/ · UK /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
Syllables: BEEF · stayk (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A thick cut of beef for grilling or frying, and also a large ribbed tomato.
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Beefsteak in a Sentence
- He ordered a beefsteak and a glass of red.
- The beefsteak tomatoes ripened late this year.
- Beefsteak was the cheapest thing on the menu in 1890.
Common Mispronunciations of Beefsteak
Not beef-STAYK
Sandcastle and beefsteak are compounds, and English puts the weight on the first half of those.
Not BEEF-steek
Steak is the odd spelling out: its ea gives the ay of day, while beef keeps the long ee.
Tip: A beefsteak tomato takes its name from the size and the texture, not from any meat.
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