How to pronounce bilin
Say it like BY-lin. Bilin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
- BY
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bilin
American and British speakers say bilin in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪlɪn/ in the US and /ˈbaɪlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-lin.
What does bilin mean?
- Any of various biological pigments formed in many organisms as a metabolic product of certain porphyrins.
Where does bilin come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, and clearly reflecting New Latin, from Latin bīlis (“bile”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bilane
Words that rhyme with bilin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bilin.
Questions about saying bilin
How do you pronounce bilin?
Say BY-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilin?
Bilin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say bilin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.