How to pronounce bayous
Say it like BY-ooz. Bayous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bayous
American and British speakers say bayous in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪuz/ in the US and /ˈbaɪuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-ooz.
What does bayous mean?
- plural of bayou How to pronounce bayou
Questions about saying bayous
How do you pronounce bayous?
Say BY-ooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪuz/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bayous?
Bayous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ooz.
Do Americans and Brits say bayous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪuz/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.