Bering meaning

UK US /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ 2 syllables

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

Definition of Bering

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

    Synonyms: Vitus Bering, Behring, Vitus Behring

    Type of: navigator

How to pronounce Bering

Bering 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 · 6-letter words

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