How to pronounce bimonthly
Say it like by-MUHNTH-lee. Bimonthly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNTH).
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- by
- MUHNTH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bimonthly 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.
- MUHNTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bimonthly
American and British speakers say bimonthly in essentially the same way: /baɪˈmʌnθli/ in the US and /baɪˈmʌnθli/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-MUHNTH-lee.
What does bimonthly mean?
- A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.“We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.”
- Occurring once every two months“The organization's bimonthly meetings allow for two discussions each quarter.”
- Occurring twice every month.
- Once every two months; bimestrially.“The organization's board of directors meets bimonthly.”
- Twice every month; semimonthly.“They checked on his progress bimonthly.”
Where does bimonthly come from?
From bi- + monthly.
Questions about saying bimonthly
How do you pronounce bimonthly?
Say by-MUHNTH-lee. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈmʌnθli/. In British English it is /baɪˈmʌnθli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bimonthly?
Bimonthly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNTH). Broken into parts: by · MUHNTH · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bimonthly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈmʌnθli/ and the British form is /baɪˈmʌnθli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.