missing a beat

Questions

What does missing a beat mean?

present participle and gerund of miss a beat

How to pronounce missing a beat

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “missing a beat”.
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 “missing a beat”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “missing a beat” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.