How to Pronounce "beaten"
word
/ˈbitən/
BEE-duhn
/bˈiːtən/
BEE-tuhn
Definition
'Beaten' is the past participle of 'beat'. It can mean hit many times, defeated in a game or competition, or used so often that it seems old and unoriginal, as in a 'beaten path' or a 'beaten excuse'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbitən/
British English
/bˈiːtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-duhn
UK
BEE-tuhn
Listen in Context
The boy was beaten in the race by his friend.
The old dog looked tired and beaten.
We stayed on the beaten path in the forest.
Our team got beaten pretty badly last night.