How to pronounce bichir
Say it like bih-SHEER. Bichir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEER).
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- bih
- SHEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bichir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bichir
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BICH-uh.
What does bichir mean?
- Any ray-finned fish of the genus Polypterus in the family Polypteridae, having elongated bodies covered in thick, bone-like, ganoid scales.
Words that rhyme with bichir
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Questions about saying bichir
How do you pronounce bichir?
Say bih-SHEER. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈʃir/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bichir?
Bichir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEER). Broken into parts: bih · SHEER.
Is bichir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbɪtʃə/ (BICH-uh).