What sound does a bee make in British English?

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Forever Light
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What sound does a bee make in British English?

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Hi,

Does anybody know what sound do bees make in written British English?

Is it Bzzz or Buzz or ...?

Thank you!
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Forever Light wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:25 am Hi,

Does anybody know what sound do bees make in written British English?

Is it Bzzz or Buzz or ...?

Thank you!
Polite bees 🐝 say Buzz.

For example “Why don’t you buzz off?”



PS: check out Buzz and insects at:
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/ ... nimals.php
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