How to pronounce beeswing
Say it like BEEZ-wing. Beeswing 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 beeswing. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEEZ
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beeswing 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.
- wingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beeswing
American and British speakers say beeswing in essentially the same way: /ˈbizwɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbiːzwɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEZ-wing.
What does beeswing mean?
- A filmy, translucent crust found in port and other old wines which have been bottled-aged for a long time.
- Cream of tartar; potassium bitartrate; the residual salt of tartaric acid.
Where does beeswing come from?
From bee + -s- + wing.
Questions about saying beeswing
How do you pronounce beeswing?
Say BEEZ-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbizwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːzwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beeswing?
Beeswing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEZ). Broken into parts: BEEZ · wing.
Do Americans and Brits say beeswing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbizwɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːzwɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.