How to pronounce bilabial
Say it like by-LAY-bee-ul. Bilabial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- by
- LAY
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilabial 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bilabial
American and British speakers say bilabial in essentially the same way: /baɪˈleɪbiəl/ in the US and /baɪˈleɪbiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-LAY-bee-ul.
What does bilabial mean?
- Articulated with both lips.
- A speech sound articulated with both lips.
Where does bilabial come from?
From bi- + labial.
Questions about saying bilabial
How do you pronounce bilabial?
Say by-LAY-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈleɪbiəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈleɪbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilabial?
Bilabial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: by · LAY · bee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bilabial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈleɪbiəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈleɪbiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.