How to pronounce bicameral
Say it like by-KAM-uh-rul. Bicameral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAM).
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- by
- KAM
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicameral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicameral
American and British speakers say bicameral in essentially the same way: /baɪˈkæmərəl/ in the US and /baɪˈkæmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-KAM-uh-rul.
What does bicameral mean?
- Being or having a system with two, often unequal, chambers or compartments; of, signifying, relating to, or being the product of such a two-chambered system.“the bicameral anatomy of the brain”
- Of, having, or relating to two separate legislative chambers or houses.
- Of a script or typeface: having two cases, upper case and lower case.
Where does bicameral come from?
From bi- + Latin camera (“chamber”) + English -al.
Words that rhyme with bicameral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bicameral.
Questions about saying bicameral
How do you pronounce bicameral?
Say by-KAM-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈkæmərəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈkæmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicameral?
Bicameral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAM). Broken into parts: by · KAM · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say bicameral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈkæmərəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈkæmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.