How to pronounce bayadere
Say it like by-uh-DAIR. Bayadere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAIR).
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- by
- uh
- DAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayadere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bayadere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: by-uh-DAIR.
What does bayadere mean?
- A female dancer.
- A type of fabric having strongly contrasting stripes.
Where does bayadere come from?
From French bayadère.
Words that rhyme with bayadere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bayadere.
Questions about saying bayadere
How do you pronounce bayadere?
Say by-uh-DAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪəˈdɛr/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəˈdɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bayadere?
Bayadere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAIR). Broken into parts: by · uh · DAIR.
Is bayadere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbaɪəˈdɛə/ (by-uh-DAIR).