How to pronounce beekeepers
Say it like BEE-kee-perz. Beekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- kee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beekeepers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEE-kee-puz.
What does beekeepers mean?
- plural of beekeeper How to pronounce beekeeper
Questions about saying beekeepers
How do you pronounce beekeepers?
Say BEE-kee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌkipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌkiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beekeepers?
Beekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · kee · perz.
Is beekeepers 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 /ˈbiːˌkiːpəz/ (BEE-kee-puz).