How to pronounce honeybees
Say it like HUHN-ee-beez. Honeybees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- ee
- beez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Honeybees 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.
- beezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of honeybees
American and British speakers say honeybees in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌniˌbiz/ in the US and /ˈhʌniˌbiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-ee-beez.
What does honeybees mean?
- plural of honeybee How to pronounce honeybee
Questions about saying honeybees
How do you pronounce honeybees?
Say HUHN-ee-beez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌniˌbiz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌniˌbiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in honeybees?
Honeybees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · ee · beez.
Do Americans and Brits say honeybees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌniˌbiz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌniˌbiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.