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How to pronounce beyond

beyond
/bɪˈɑːnd/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /biːˈɔːnd/.

Beyond, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

A beautiful lake lay just beyond the forest.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce beyond?

Beyond is pronounced /bɪˈɑːnd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /biːˈɔːnd/, is also used.

How many syllables are in beyond?

Beyond has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in beyond?

The second syllable: /bɪˈɑːnd/.

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