How to Pronounce "beepers"
word
ˈbipɝz
BEE-perz
bˈiːpəz
BEE-puhz
Definition
Small electronic devices that make a beeping sound to send messages or alerts, especially before cell phones became common. Often used to contact someone quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbipɝz
British English
bˈiːpəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-perz
UK
BEE-puhz
Listen in Context
Doctors used beepers to get urgent messages.
Many people carried beepers before cell phones.
The beepers made a loud sound when someone called.
I remember when everyone had beepers clipped to their belts.