How to pronounce bifurcated
Say it like BIF-er-kay-tid. Bifurcated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF).
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- BIF
- er
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bifurcated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kayGive this part a little weight. 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 bifurcated
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIF-uh-kay-tid.
Other ways to say bifurcated
Bifurcated also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BY-fer-kay-tid /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪtɪd/
What does bifurcated mean?
- Divided into two branches.
- simple past and past participle of bifurcate How to pronounce bifurcate
Where does bifurcated come from?
From verb bifurcate, from Medieval Latin bifurcatus, past participle of bifurcare, from Latin bifurcus (“two-pronged”), from bi- + furca (“fork”).
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Questions about saying bifurcated
How do you pronounce bifurcated?
Say BIF-er-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪfɚˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɪfəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bifurcated?
Bifurcated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF). Broken into parts: BIF · er · kay · tid.
Is bifurcated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪfəˌkeɪtɪd/ (BIF-uh-kay-tid).