How to pronounce bigamy
Say it like BIG-uh-mee. Bigamy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bigamy
American and British speakers say bigamy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡəmi/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-uh-mee.
What does bigamy mean?
- The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.
Where does bigamy come from?
From Middle English bigamie (“having two spouses simultaneously, bigamy; second marriage; marrying a widow or widower”) [and other forms], from Anglo-Norman bigamie and Middle French bigamie (“having two spouses simultaneously; second marri
Words that rhyme with bigamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bigamy.
Questions about saying bigamy
How do you pronounce bigamy?
Say BIG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡəmi/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigamy?
Bigamy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say bigamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡəmi/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.