How to pronounce bicuspid
Say it like by-KUHS-pud. Bicuspid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- by
- KUHS
- pud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicuspid 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.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicuspid
American and British speakers say bicuspid in essentially the same way: /baɪˈkʌspəd/ in the US and /baɪˈkʌspəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-KUHS-pud.
What does bicuspid mean?
- Synonym of premolar, a two-pointed tooth between the cuspids and molars.
- Having two points or prominences; ending in two points; said of teeth, leaves, fruit, etc.
Where does bicuspid come from?
From bi- + cuspid.
Words that rhyme with bicuspid
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Questions about saying bicuspid
How do you pronounce bicuspid?
Say by-KUHS-pud. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈkʌspəd/. In British English it is /baɪˈkʌspəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicuspid?
Bicuspid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: by · KUHS · pud.
Do Americans and Brits say bicuspid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈkʌspəd/ and the British form is /baɪˈkʌspəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.