How to pronounce bibelot
Say it like BEE-buh-loh. Bibelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- buh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibelot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bibelot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEE-buh-loh.
What does bibelot mean?
- A bauble, knickknack or trinket.
- A miniature book of an elegant design.
Where does bibelot come from?
Borrowed from French bibelot.
Questions about saying bibelot
How do you pronounce bibelot?
Say BEE-buh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbibəloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbibələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibelot?
Bibelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · buh · loh.
Is bibelot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbibələʊ/ (BEE-buh-loh).