How to pronounce bicep
Say it like BY-sep. Bicep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bicep. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BY
- sep
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bicep
American and British speakers say bicep in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-sep.
What does bicep mean?
- A biceps.
Where does bicep come from?
In Latin, biceps is singular.
Questions about saying bicep
How do you pronounce bicep?
Say BY-sep. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicep?
Bicep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · sep.
Do Americans and Brits say bicep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌsɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.