How many syllables are in “beach”?

“Beach” has 1 syllable: beech.

What is the IPA for “beach”?

The American English IPA transcription of “beach” is biːtʃ.

How can I practice pronouncing “beach”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce beach

/biːtʃ/beech1 syllable

“beach” hinges on a vowel that's easy to slip on. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/iː/as in fleece
Tense, smiling. Pull tongue high and front. Longer than 'ih'.
/tʃ/as in church
Stop the air at the gum ridge, then release with 'sh'.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “beach” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “beach”?: “Beach” has 1 syllable: beech.
What is the IPA for “beach”?: The American English IPA transcription of “beach” is biːtʃ.
How can I practice pronouncing “beach”?: Press play to hear “beach” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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