Behring meaning

UK US /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ 2 syllables

Behring (noun): Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741).

Definition of Behring

  1. Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

    Synonyms: Bering, Vitus Bering, Vitus Behring

    Type of: navigator

How to pronounce Behring

Behring is pronounced /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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