How to pronounce buzzing
Say it like BUHZ-ing. Buzzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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- BUHZ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzing
American and British speakers say buzzing in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHZ-ing.
What does buzzing mean?
- noisy like the sound of a bee“the room was abuzz over the latest scandal”
Where does buzzing come from?
From buzz + -ing.
Questions about saying buzzing
How do you pronounce buzzing?
Say BUHZ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzing?
Buzzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say buzzing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.