How to pronounce bimetallic
Say it like by-mih-TAL-ik. Bimetallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL).
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- by
- mih
- TAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bimetallic 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bimetallic
American and British speakers say bimetallic in essentially the same way: /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/ in the US and /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-mih-TAL-ik.
What does bimetallic mean?
- Pertaining to the use of gold and silver to create legal currency.
- More generally, consisting of two metals.
- Anything (especially a nanoparticle) composed of two metals
Where does bimetallic come from?
From French bimétallique.
Words that rhyme with bimetallic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bimetallic.
Questions about saying bimetallic
How do you pronounce bimetallic?
Say by-mih-TAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/. In British English it is /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bimetallic?
Bimetallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL). Broken into parts: by · mih · TAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say bimetallic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/ and the British form is /baɪmɪˈtælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.