How to Pronounce Buzz

To pronounce "buzz", say BUZZ — one syllable, IPA /bʌz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʌz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “buzz”

"buzz" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with because and fuzz, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: buzze — easy to mix up when writing.

What does buzz mean?

noun

  1. A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  2. A whisper.

verb

  1. To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
  2. To show a high level of activity and haste (alluding to the common simile "busy as a bee"). Often in the colloquial imperative "Buzz off!"

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Words that rhyme with buzz

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

becausefuzzdoesabuzzsquiztwasscuzzoutdoesoverdoesgres-grisbuzze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buzz"?▾

"Buzz" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "buzz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buzz" is /bʌz/.

What does "buzz" mean?▾

Buzz: A continuous, humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

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