How to pronounce bidialectal
Say it like by-dy-LEK-tul. Bidialectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- by
- dy
- LEK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bidialectal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bidialectal
American and British speakers say bidialectal in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/ in the US and /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-dy-LEK-tul.
What does bidialectal mean?
- natively using or capable of using two dialects of a language
Where does bidialectal come from?
From bi- + dialectal.
Words that rhyme with bidialectal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bidialectal.
Questions about saying bidialectal
How do you pronounce bidialectal?
Say by-dy-LEK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bidialectal?
Bidialectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: by · dy · LEK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say bidialectal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/ and the British form is /ˌbaɪdaɪˈlɛktəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.