How to pronounce bilocation
Say it like by-loh-KAY-shun. Bilocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- by
- loh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bilocation 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bilocation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-loh-KAY-shun.
What does bilocation mean?
- The ability to be, or fact of being, in two places at once.
Where does bilocation come from?
From bi- + location.
Words that rhyme with bilocation
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Questions about saying bilocation
How do you pronounce bilocation?
Say by-loh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /baɪloʊˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bilocation?
Bilocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: by · loh · KAY · shun.
Is bilocation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ (by-loh-KAY-shun).