How to pronounce bilaterally
Say it like by-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. Bilaterally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT).
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- by
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilaterally 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.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 bilaterally
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-LAT-uh-ruh-lee.
What does bilaterally mean?
- In a bilateral manner.
Where does bilaterally come from?
From bilateral + -ly.
Words that rhyme with bilaterally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bilaterally.
Questions about saying bilaterally
How do you pronounce bilaterally?
Say by-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈlætərəli/. In British English it is /baɪˈlætərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilaterally?
Bilaterally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAT). Broken into parts: by · LAT · uh · ruh · lee.
Is bilaterally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /baɪˈlætərəli/ (by-LAT-uh-ruh-lee).