How to pronounce biflagellated
Say it like by-FLAJ-uh-lay-tid. Biflagellated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAJ).
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- by
- FLAJ
- uh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biflagellated 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.
- FLAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biflagellated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-FLAJ-uh-lay-tid.
What does biflagellated mean?
- biflagellate
Questions about saying biflagellated
How do you pronounce biflagellated?
Say by-FLAJ-uh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈflædʒəleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /baɪˈflædʒəleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biflagellated?
Biflagellated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLAJ). Broken into parts: by · FLAJ · uh · lay · tid.
Is biflagellated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /baɪˈflædʒəleɪtɪd/ (by-FLAJ-uh-lay-tid).