How to Pronounce "beamer"
word
ˈbimɝ
BEE-mur
ˈbiːmə(ɹ)
BEE-muh
Definition
A 'beamer' is an informal word for a projector, a device that displays images or videos on a screen or wall. In British English, it can also mean a BMW car (slang), but the technology meaning is more common globally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbimɝ
British English
ˈbiːmə(ɹ)
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-mur
UK
BEE-muh
Listen in Context
The beamer is ready for your presentation.
Can you turn on the beamer?
The teacher used a beamer to show the video.
Sorry, the beamer isn’t working today—we’ll have to use the TV instead.