How to pronounce buzzed
Say it like BUHZD. Buzzed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzed
American and British speakers say buzzed in essentially the same way: /bʌzd/ in the US and /bʌzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHZD.
What does buzzed mean?
- Slightly intoxicated.
- Slightly parted so that they will make a buzzing sound when air (from the lungs) is forced out through them.
- simple past and past participle of buzz How to pronounce buzz
Questions about saying buzzed
How do you pronounce buzzed?
Say BUHZD. The American pronunciation is /bʌzd/. In British English it is /bʌzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzed?
Buzzed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHZD.
Do Americans and Brits say buzzed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌzd/ and the British form is /bʌzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.