How to pronounce bs
Say it like bee-ES. Bs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES).
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- bee
- ES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bs
American and British speakers say bs in essentially the same way: /ˌbiˈɛs/ in the US and /ˌbiːˈɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-ES.
What does bs mean?
- plural of b
Words that rhyme with bs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bs.
Questions about saying bs
How do you pronounce bs?
Say bee-ES. The American pronunciation is /ˌbiˈɛs/. In British English it is /ˌbiːˈɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bs?
Bs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ES). Broken into parts: bee · ES.
Do Americans and Brits say bs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbiˈɛs/ and the British form is /ˌbiːˈɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.