How do you pronounce "beehive"?

In American English: /ˈbiːˌhaɪv/ (BEE-heyev). In British English: /bˈiːhˌaɪv/ (B-eeh). In Canadian English: /ˈbiːˌhaɪv/ (BEE-heyev). In Australian English: /bˈiːhaɪv/ (B-eeh).

Is "beehive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbiːˌhaɪv/ (BEE-heyev), while in British English it's /bˈiːhˌaɪv/ (B-eeh).

How to Pronounce "beehive"

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beehive

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/ˈbiːˌhaɪv/

BEE-heyev

Syllable Breakdown

biːbee·haɪvhive

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