How to pronounce biliary
Say it like BIL-ee-uh-ree. Biliary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
- BIL
- ee
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biliary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biliary
American and British speakers say biliary in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪliəri/ in the US and /ˈbɪliəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-ee-uh-ree.
What does biliary mean?
- Of or pertaining to bile or the bile duct
Where does biliary come from?
From French biliaire.
Questions about saying biliary
How do you pronounce biliary?
Say BIL-ee-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪliəri/. In British English it is /ˈbɪliəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biliary?
Biliary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · ee · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say biliary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪliəri/ and the British form is /ˈbɪliəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.