How to pronounce bifurcation
Say it like by-fer-KAY-shun. Bifurcation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- by
- fer
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bifurcation 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bifurcation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: by-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does bifurcation mean?
- A division into two branches.
- Any place where one thing divides into two.
- The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two.
Where does bifurcation come from?
From bifurcate + -ion.
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Questions about saying bifurcation
How do you pronounce bifurcation?
Say by-fer-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bifurcation?
Bifurcation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: by · fer · KAY · shun.
Is bifurcation 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 /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ (by-fuh-KAY-shun).