How to pronounce biannual
Say it like by-AN-yoo-ul. Biannual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- by
- AN
- yoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biannual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biannual
American and British speakers say biannual in essentially the same way: /baɪˈænjuəl/ in the US and /baɪˈænjuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-AN-yoo-ul.
What does biannual mean?
- Occurring twice a year; semiannual.
- Occurring once every two years; biennial.
- Something occurring twice each year.
Where does biannual come from?
From bi- + annual.
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Questions about saying biannual
How do you pronounce biannual?
Say by-AN-yoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈænjuəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈænjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biannual?
Biannual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: by · AN · yoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say biannual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈænjuəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈænjuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.