How to pronounce beeman
Say it like BEE-mun. Beeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beeman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beeman
American and British speakers say beeman in essentially the same way: /ˈbimən/ in the US and /ˈbiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-mun.
What does beeman mean?
- One who tends bees, usually as an occupation; beekeeper.
Where does beeman come from?
From Middle English beman, bemon, perhaps a partial calque of Old English bēoċeorl (“beekeeper”), equivalent to bee + -man.
Words that rhyme with beeman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beeman.
Questions about saying beeman
How do you pronounce beeman?
Say BEE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbimən/. In British English it is /ˈbiːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beeman?
Beeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say beeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbimən/ and the British form is /ˈbiːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.