How to pronounce beekeeper
Say it like BEE-kee-per. Beekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beekeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beekeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-kee-puh.
What does beekeeper mean?
- A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.
Where does beekeeper come from?
From bee + keeper.
Questions about saying beekeeper
How do you pronounce beekeeper?
Say BEE-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beekeeper?
Beekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · kee · per.
Is beekeeper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbiːˌkiːpə/ (BEE-kee-puh).