How to pronounce bidirectional
Say it like BID-uh-REK-shuh-nul. Bidirectional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID).
- BID
- uh
- REK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bidirectional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIDSay 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.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bidirectional
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: by-dih-REK-shuh-nul.
What does bidirectional mean?
- Moving in two directions (usually opposite).
- Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).
- Such an antenna or microphone
Where does bidirectional come from?
From bi- + directional.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with bidirectional
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Questions about saying bidirectional
How do you pronounce bidirectional?
Say BID-uh-REK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪdəˈrɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bidirectional?
Bidirectional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID). Broken into parts: BID · uh · REK · shuh · nul.
Is bidirectional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl/ (by-dih-REK-shuh-nul).