How to pronounce biannually
Say it like by-AN-yoo-uh-lee. Biannually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- by
- AN
- yoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biannually 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biannually
American and British speakers say biannually in essentially the same way: /baɪˈænjuəli/ in the US and /baɪˈænjuːəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-AN-yoo-uh-lee.
What does biannually mean?
- Taking place twice per year, semiannually.
- Taking place every two years, biennially.
Where does biannually come from?
From biannual + -ly.
Words that rhyme with biannually
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biannually.
Questions about saying biannually
How do you pronounce biannually?
Say by-AN-yoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈænjuəli/. In British English it is /baɪˈænjuːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biannually?
Biannually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: by · AN · yoo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say biannually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈænjuəli/ and the British form is /baɪˈænjuːəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.