English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Beverages Pronunciation
Beverages is pronounced BEV-ri-jiz, IPA /ˈbɛvrɪdʒɪz/.
BEV-ri-jiz
US /ˈbɛvrɪdʒɪz/ · UK /ˈbɛvərɪdʒɪz/
Syllables: BEV · ri · jiz (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (plural): Drinks of any kind, especially on a menu or a shop shelf.
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Beverages in a Sentence
- Cold beverages are in the second fridge.
- The hotel charges extra for beverages.
- Sugary beverages account for a lot of the daily total.
Common Mispronunciations of Beverages
Not buh-VE-ruh-jiz
The beat belongs on the opening BEV. Pushing it inward makes the word sound like a verb.
Not BE-ver-ay-jiz
The a in the middle is a mumble, not a long ay. Americans usually reduce it out of existence entirely, giving BEV-rij-iz.
Tip: Three parts in American speech, four in careful British speech, but the loud one is always the first.
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