How to pronounce beekeeping
Say it like BEE-kee-ping. Beekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
- BEE
- kee
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beekeeping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beekeeping
American and British speakers say beekeeping in essentially the same way: /ˈbiˌkipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-kee-ping.
What does beekeeping mean?
- The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.
Where does beekeeping come from?
From bee + keeping.
Questions about saying beekeeping
How do you pronounce beekeeping?
Say BEE-kee-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈbiˌkipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beekeeping?
Beekeeping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · kee · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say beekeeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbiˌkipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.