How to pronounce bedbug
Say it like BED-buhg. Bedbug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- buhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedbug pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bedbug
American and British speakers say bedbug in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/ in the US and /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-buhg.
What does bedbug mean?
- A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.“Fiona rapidly discovered that the hotel was infested with bedbugs.”
- Any similar insect of family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and certain other warm-blooded animals.
Where does bedbug come from?
From bed + bug.
Questions about saying bedbug
How do you pronounce bedbug?
Say BED-buhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedbug?
Bedbug has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · buhg.
Do Americans and Brits say bedbug the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.