How to pronounce buzzwords
Say it like BUHZ-werdz. Buzzwords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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US American/ˈbʌzwɚdz/BUHZ-werdz
UK British/ˈbʌzwədz/BUHZ-wudz
- BUHZ
- werdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzwords 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.
- werdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzwords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHZ-wudz.
What does buzzwords mean?
noun
- plural of buzzword How to pronounce buzzword
Questions about saying buzzwords
How do you pronounce buzzwords?
Say BUHZ-werdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzwords?
Buzzwords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · werdz.
Is buzzwords 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 /ˈbʌzwədz/ (BUHZ-wudz).