How to pronounce bibliothecal
Say it like bib-lee-uh-THEE-kul. Bibliothecal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THEE).
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- bib
- lee
- uh
- THEE
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bibliothecal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bibliothecal
American and British speakers say bibliothecal in essentially the same way: /ˌbɪbliəˈθikəl/ in the US and /ˌbɪbliəˈθiːkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bib-lee-uh-THEE-kul.
What does bibliothecal mean?
- Belonging or pertaining to a library.
Where does bibliothecal come from?
From Latin bibliothēcālis.
Words that rhyme with bibliothecal
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Questions about saying bibliothecal
How do you pronounce bibliothecal?
Say bib-lee-uh-THEE-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪbliəˈθikəl/. In British English it is /ˌbɪbliəˈθiːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bibliothecal?
Bibliothecal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THEE). Broken into parts: bib · lee · uh · THEE · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say bibliothecal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbɪbliəˈθikəl/ and the British form is /ˌbɪbliəˈθiːkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.