How to pronounce bebusy
Say it like bih-BIZ-ee. Bebusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ).
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- bih
- BIZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bebusy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bebusy
American and British speakers say bebusy in essentially the same way: /bɪˈbɪzi/ in the US and /bɪˈbɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-BIZ-ee.
What does bebusy mean?
- To make or be busy; occupy.
Where does bebusy come from?
From be- + busy.
Words that rhyme with bebusy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bebusy.
Questions about saying bebusy
How do you pronounce bebusy?
Say bih-BIZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈbɪzi/. In British English it is /bɪˈbɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bebusy?
Bebusy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ). Broken into parts: bih · BIZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bebusy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈbɪzi/ and the British form is /bɪˈbɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.