How to pronounce bibles
Say it like BY-bulz. Bibles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bibles
American and British speakers say bibles in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈbaɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-bulz.
What does bibles mean?
- plural of bible How to pronounce bible
Questions about saying bibles
How do you pronounce bibles?
Say BY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibles?
Bibles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say bibles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.