How to pronounce biennale
Say it like bee-EN-ayl. Biennale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- bee
- EN
- ayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biennale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- aylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of biennale
American and British speakers say biennale in essentially the same way: /biˈɛˌneɪl/ in the US and /biˈɛˌneɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-EN-ayl.
What does biennale mean?
- A biennial celebration or exhibition
Where does biennale come from?
Borrowed from Italian biennale.
Questions about saying biennale
How do you pronounce biennale?
Say bee-EN-ayl. The American pronunciation is /biˈɛˌneɪl/. In British English it is /biˈɛˌneɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biennale?
Biennale has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: bee · EN · ayl.
Do Americans and Brits say biennale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈɛˌneɪl/ and the British form is /biˈɛˌneɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.