How to Pronounce "beaver"
word
/ˈbivɝ/
BEE-vur
/bˈiːvɐ/
BEE-vuh
Definition
A beaver is a large, brown rodent known for building dams and lodges in rivers and streams, and for its strong, flat tail.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbivɝ/
British English
/bˈiːvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-vur
UK
BEE-vuh
Listen in Context
A beaver builds its home in the water.
The beaver has a big flat tail.
Many beavers live in Canada.
Wow, look at that beaver swimming across the pond!