How to pronounce honeybee
Say it like HUHN-ee-bee. Honeybee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ee
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeybee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- beeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of honeybee
American and British speakers say honeybee in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌniˌbi/ in the US and /ˈhʌniˌbiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-ee-bee.
What does honeybee mean?
- Alternative form of honey bee.
Where does honeybee come from?
From honey + bee.
Questions about saying honeybee
How do you pronounce honeybee?
Say HUHN-ee-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌniˌbi/. In British English it is /ˈhʌniˌbiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeybee?
Honeybee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ee · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say honeybee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌniˌbi/ and the British form is /ˈhʌniˌbiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.