Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beekeeping

/ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.66 in modern English

Syllables
bee-keep-ing
IPA
/ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.

Uncountable

Etymology

From bee + keeping.

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce beekeeping?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/.
What does beekeeping mean?
The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.
Where does beekeeping come from?
From bee + keeping.

How to pronounce beekeeping

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