How to pronounce bibliographies
Say it like bib-lee-OG-ruh-feez. Bibliographies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG).
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- bib
- lee
- OG
- ruh
- feez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliographies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliographies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bib-lee-OG-ruh-feez.
What does bibliographies mean?
- plural of bibliography How to pronounce bibliography
Questions about saying bibliographies
How do you pronounce bibliographies?
Say bib-lee-OG-ruh-feez. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪbliˈɑɡrəfiz/. In British English it is /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliographies?
Bibliographies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG). Broken into parts: bib · lee · OG · ruh · feez.
Is bibliographies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfiz/ (bib-lee-OG-ruh-feez).