How to Pronounce "beaufort"
word
ˈboʊfɝt
BOH-fert
ˈbəʊfət
BOH-fuht
Definition
Beaufort refers to the Beaufort scale, a system for measuring wind speed based on observed conditions, commonly used in meteorology and sailing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊfɝt
British English
ˈbəʊfət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOH-fert
UK
BOH-fuht
Listen in Context
The wind today is a Beaufort force 5.
Sailors use the Beaufort scale to measure wind strength.
On the Beaufort scale, zero means calm.
According to the Beaufort scale, it’s pretty windy out there.