How to Pronounce "beckons"
word
ˈbɛkənz
BEK-uhnz
bˈɛkənz
BEK-uhnz
Definition
To signal someone to come closer or follow by making a gesture with your hand or head; can also mean to attract or invite in a more general or figurative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛkənz
British English
bˈɛkənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEK-uhnz
UK
BEK-uhnz
Listen in Context
She beckons to her friend to come over.
The teacher beckons the student to the front of the class.
He beckons for the dog to follow him.
The open road beckons to travelers seeking adventure.