How to pronounce Bayesian
Say it like BAY-zhin. Bayesian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbeɪʒɪn/BAY-zhin
UK British/ˈbeɪzɪən/BAY-zeern
- BAY
- zhin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayesian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Bayesian
American and British speakers say Bayesian in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪʒɪn/ in the US and /ˈbeɪzɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-zeern.
What does Bayesian mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes, English mathematician.
- Of or pertaining to Bayes' theorem and its applications.
- A proponent of Bayesianism.
Questions about saying Bayesian
How do you pronounce Bayesian?
Say BAY-zhin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪzɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bayesian?
Bayesian has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · zhin.
Do Americans and Brits say Bayesian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪzɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.