How to Pronounce Bumblebee

To pronounce "bumblebee", say BUMBL-eb-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbʌmbl̩bi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bumblebee”

"bumblebee" has 3 syllables: bumbl-eb-ee. It rhymes with humblebee and bumble-bee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bumble-bee — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bumblebee mean?

noun

Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus

Synonyms

dumbledore

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Words that rhyme with bumblebee

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humblebee bumble-bee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bumblebee"?▾

"Bumblebee" has 3 syllables: bumbl · eb · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "bumblebee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bumblebee" is /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/.

What does "bumblebee" mean?▾

Bumblebee: Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus

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