How to pronounce bilabially
Say it like by-LAY-bee-uh-lee. Bilabially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bilabially. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- by
- LAY
- bee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilabially 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bilabially
American and British speakers say bilabially in essentially the same way: /baɪˈleɪbiəli/ in the US and /baɪˈleɪbiəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-LAY-bee-uh-lee.
What does bilabially mean?
- With two lips.“The sound /b/ is produced bilabially.”
Where does bilabially come from?
From bilabial + -ly.
Questions about saying bilabially
How do you pronounce bilabially?
Say by-LAY-bee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈleɪbiəli/. In British English it is /baɪˈleɪbiəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilabially?
Bilabially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: by · LAY · bee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bilabially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈleɪbiəli/ and the British form is /baɪˈleɪbiəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.