How to pronounce bidirectionally
Say it like by-dih-REK-shuh-nuh-lee. Bidirectionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- by
- dih
- REK
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bidirectionally 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bidirectionally
American and British speakers say bidirectionally in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-dih-REK-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does bidirectionally mean?
- In opposite directions.
Where does bidirectionally come from?
From bidirectional + -ly.
Questions about saying bidirectionally
How do you pronounce bidirectionally?
Say by-dih-REK-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bidirectionally?
Bidirectionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: by · dih · REK · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bidirectionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.