How to pronounce bickering
Say it like BIK-uh-ring. Bickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIK).
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- BIK
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bickering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bickering
American and British speakers say bickering in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIK-uh-ring.
What does bickering mean?
- That bickers; argumentative.
- Petty quarreling.
- present participle and gerund of bicker How to pronounce bicker
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Questions about saying bickering
How do you pronounce bickering?
Say BIK-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bickering?
Bickering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIK). Broken into parts: BIK · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say bickering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.