How to Pronounce "abeam"
word
ə.ˈbiːm
uh-BEEM
ɐbˈiːm
uh-BEEM
Definition
Abeam means at a right angle to the center line of a ship or aircraft; directly to the side.
IPA Transcription
American English
ə.ˈbiːm
British English
ɐbˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BEEM
UK
uh-BEEM
Listen in Context
The boat was abeam the lighthouse.
Look to see if the island is abeam.
The plane passed abeam of us quickly.
The cargo ship stayed abeam for most of the morning.