How to pronounce bialveolar
Say it like by-al-VEE-uh-ler. Bialveolar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE).
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- by
- al
- VEE
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bialveolar 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.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bialveolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: by-al-VEE-uh-luh.
What does bialveolar mean?
- Relating to the two sides of the alveolar processes.“bialveolar breadth”
Where does bialveolar come from?
From bi- (“two-”, prefix) + alveolar (adjective).
Questions about saying bialveolar
How do you pronounce bialveolar?
Say by-al-VEE-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪælˈviələr/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪælˈviːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bialveolar?
Bialveolar has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE). Broken into parts: by · al · VEE · uh · ler.
Is bialveolar 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 /ˌbaɪælˈviːələ/ (by-al-VEE-uh-luh).