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beans

Definition:

(nou) any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food (nou) any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans (nou) any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods (nou) informal terms for a human head

Phonetic Transcription:

biːn

Examples:

In Indiana, Succotash is made with green beans and corn instead of lima beans.

The beans contain the toxin cytisine.

I placed the dish with the beans on top.

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grain

corn

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Common mistakes of beans pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "beans" with a short vowel sound like in "bin" [bɪnz]. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound [iː] to say "beans" correctly.
Ignoring the final "s": A common mistake is to drop the final "s" sound, saying "bean" instead of "beans" [biːnz]. This alters the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the "s" clearly to indicate the plural form.
Incorrect stress placement: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "be-ANS" instead of "BEANS" [biːnz]. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "beans" has primary stress on the first syllable.
Overemphasizing the "b": Some may overpronounce the "b" sound, making it sound harsh, like "BEE-ans." This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "b" sound soft and natural, leading smoothly into the vowel.
Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "beans" with "beens," which is incorrect. The pronunciation differs slightly. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound [iː] in "beans" to avoid this mix-up.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "beans" in American English?

In American English, "beans" is pronounced as /biːnz/, with the vowel sound in the first syllable being a long "ee" sound. The "s" at the end is voiced, making it sound like "z."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "beans" between American and British English?

No, the pronunciation of "beans" is the same in both American and British English, pronounced as /biːnz/. The stress is on the first syllable, and both variations use the same vowel sound.

What syllable does the stress fall on in the word "beans"?

The stress in "beans" falls on the first syllable, pronounced as /biːnz/. This means it is spoken more strongly than any other part of the word.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "beans"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound, often saying it like /bɪnz/ instead of the correct /biːnz/. Remember to elongate the "ee" sound for accurate pronunciation.