How to pronounce buzzes
Say it like BUHZ-iz. Buzzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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- BUHZ
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzes
American and British speakers say buzzes in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌzɪz/ in the US and /ˈbʌzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHZ-iz.
What does buzzes mean?
- plural of buzz How to pronounce buzz
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buzz How to pronounce buzz
Questions about saying buzzes
How do you pronounce buzzes?
Say BUHZ-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzes?
Buzzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say buzzes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbʌzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.