How to pronounce bigature
Say it like BIG-uh-cher. Bigature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigature 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bigature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIG-uh-chuh.
What does bigature mean?
- A very large scale model.
Where does bigature come from?
Blend of big + miniature.
Questions about saying bigature
How do you pronounce bigature?
Say BIG-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡətʃər/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigature?
Bigature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · uh · cher.
Is bigature 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 /ˈbɪɡətʃə/ (BIG-uh-chuh).