How to pronounce biblical
Say it like BIB-luh-kul. Biblical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIB).
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- BIB
- luh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biblical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biblical
American and British speakers say biblical in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪbləkəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIB-lih-kul.
What does biblical mean?
- of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible“biblical names”“biblical Hebrew”
- in keeping with the nature of the Bible or its times or people“biblical styles in writing”“a beard of biblical proportions”
Where does biblical come from?
From Medieval Latin biblicus + English -al, equivalent to bible + -ical.
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Questions about saying biblical
How do you pronounce biblical?
Say BIB-luh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪbləkəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪblɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biblical?
Biblical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIB). Broken into parts: BIB · luh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say biblical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪbləkəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪblɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.