How to pronounce bicephalic
Say it like by-SEF-uh-lik. Bicephalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF).
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- by
- SEF
- uh
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicephalic 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.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bicephalic
American and British speakers say bicephalic in essentially the same way: /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/ in the US and /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-SEF-uh-lik.
What does bicephalic mean?
- Having two heads.
Where does bicephalic come from?
From bi- + -cephalic.
Questions about saying bicephalic
How do you pronounce bicephalic?
Say by-SEF-uh-lik. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/. In British English it is /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicephalic?
Bicephalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEF). Broken into parts: by · SEF · uh · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say bicephalic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/ and the British form is /baɪˈsɛfəlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.