Pronunciation of 'ビール'
The word 'ビール' (Bīru) originates from Japanese and refers to 'beer'. It is a loanword derived from the Dutch word 'bier'. The pronunciation in Japanese is 'Bīru', with a long 'ee' sound. In English, it is pronounced as 'beer'.
Word Origin
Japanese, derived from the Dutch word 'bier'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
アルコール飲料の一種で、麦芽を主原料として発酵させたもの。
「ビール」は「ビー（biː）」「ル（ɾɯ）」と発音します。「ビー」は長い「ee」音、「ル」は軽く巻き舌で発音します。
English (US)
An alcoholic beverage made from fermented malted barley, hops, and water.
Pronounced as 'beer', with a short 'i' sound as in 'bit' and a soft 'r' sound.