How to pronounce beeswax
Say it like BEEZ-waks. Beeswax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce beeswax. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEEZ
- waks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beeswax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- waksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of beeswax
American and British speakers say beeswax in essentially the same way: /ˈbizwæks/ in the US and /ˈbiːzwæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEZ-waks.
What does beeswax mean?
- A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.“The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.”
- Business.“mind your own beeswax”
- To polish with beeswax.
Where does beeswax come from?
From bee + -s- + wax.
Questions about saying beeswax
How do you pronounce beeswax?
Say BEEZ-waks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbizwæks/. In British English it is /ˈbiːzwæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beeswax?
Beeswax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEZ). Broken into parts: BEEZ · waks.
Do Americans and Brits say beeswax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbizwæks/ and the British form is /ˈbiːzwæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.