How to Pronounce "beatnik"
word
ˈbitnɪk
BEET-nik
bˈiːtnɪk
BEET-nik
Definition
A 'beatnik' is a person, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, who belonged to a group that rejected traditional society, valued creativity, and often dressed or acted in unconventional ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbitnɪk
British English
bˈiːtnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-nik
UK
BEET-nik
Listen in Context
The beatnik wore a black turtleneck and read poetry at the café.
My uncle was a beatnik in the 1960s.
The movie showed a group of young beatniks in New York.
You can spot a beatnik by their messy hair and love for jazz.