How to pronounce bicentennial
Say it like by-sen-TEN-ee-ul. Bicentennial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- by
- sen
- TEN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicentennial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicentennial
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: by-sen-TEN-eerl.
What does bicentennial mean?
- The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.“The US bicentennial in 1976 was celebrated greatly because the economy happened to be good.”
- Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
- Occurring every two hundred (200) years.
Where does bicentennial come from?
From bi- + centennial.
Words that rhyme with bicentennial
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Questions about saying bicentennial
How do you pronounce bicentennial?
Say by-sen-TEN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicentennial?
Bicentennial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: by · sen · TEN · ee · ul.
Is bicentennial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ (by-sen-TEN-eerl).