How to Pronounce "betelgeuse"
word
BET-uhl-gooz
BEE-tuhl-jurz
Definition
Betelgeuse is a very bright, red supergiant star in the constellation Orion and one of the largest visible stars from Earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtəɫɡʊz
British English
ˈbiːtəldʒɜːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-uhl-gooz
UK
BEE-tuhl-jurz
Listen in Context
Betelgeuse is a very bright star in Orion.
Many people can see Betelgeuse without a telescope.
Betelgeuse is bigger than the Sun.
On clear nights, you can easily spot Betelgeuse by its red color.