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How to pronounce “buzz

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Pronunciation guide for buzz

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of buzz with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
I'm Feeling Luckyand there was a big you know buzz by the
Definition summary
A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.

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How to pronounce buzz

I'm Feeling Lucky

and there was a big you know buzz by the

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “buzz

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
  • A whisper.
  • The audible friction of voiced consonants.
  • (informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.
  • (informal) A telephone call or e-mail.
  • (informal) Major topic of conversation; widespread rumor; information spread behind the scenes.
  • (uncountable) Synonym of fizz-buzz (“counting game”).
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
  • (colloquial) To show a high level of activity and haste, energization or excitement, to be busy as a bee in one’s actions but perhaps mentally charged.
  • (transitive) To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an undertone; to spread, as a report, by whispers or secretly.
  • (transitive) To talk to incessantly or confidentially in a low humming voice.
  • (aviation) To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.
  • (transitive) To cut (the hair) in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.
  • (transitive) To throw swiftly.
  • (archaic, transitive) To drink to the bottom.
  • (transitive) To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.

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