How to pronounce buzzword
Say it like BUHZ-werd. Buzzword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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- BUHZ
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzword 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHZ-wud.
What does buzzword mean?
- stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
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Questions about saying buzzword
How do you pronounce buzzword?
Say BUHZ-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzword?
Buzzword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · werd.
Is buzzword pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌzwəd/ (BUHZ-wud).