How to Pronounce Buzzing

To pronounce "buzzing", say BUZZ-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buzzing”

"buzzing" has 2 syllables: buzz-ing. It rhymes with fizzing and whizzbang, if that helps it stick.

What does buzzing mean?

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!"

noun

  1. The action of the verb to buzz.
  2. The sound produced by something that buzzes.

    “I can hear buzzing coming from the television.”

Words that rhyme with buzzing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fizzingwhizzbangfrizzingfuzzingxizang

Related words

droningnoisyabuzzaswarmringingthrummingmurmuringvibrating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buzzing"?▾

"Buzzing" has 2 syllables: buzz · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "buzzing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buzzing" is /ˈbʌzɪŋ/.

What does "buzzing" mean?▾

Buzzing: To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

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