How to pronounce bumblebees
Say it like BUHM-bul-beez. Bumblebees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- bul
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bumblebees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bumblebees
American and British speakers say bumblebees in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiz/ in the US and /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHM-bul-beez.
What does bumblebees mean?
- plural of bumblebee How to pronounce bumblebee
Questions about saying bumblebees
How do you pronounce bumblebees?
Say BUHM-bul-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bumblebees?
Bumblebees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · bul · beez.
Do Americans and Brits say bumblebees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌmbəlˌbiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.