Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bead proof

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.42 in modern English

Syllables
bead- proof
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it, and later by more accurate meters.

Dated; Uncountable

noun

A degree of strength in alcoholic liquor as shown by beads or small bubbles remaining on its surface, or at the side of the glass, when shaken.

Dated; Uncountable

Usage

Questions

What does bead proof mean?
A certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it, and later by more accurate meters.

How to pronounce bead proof

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bead proof”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bead proof”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “bead proof” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.