How to pronounce binomial
Say it like by-NOH-mee-ul. Binomial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/baɪˈnoʊmiəl/by-NOH-mee-ul
UK British/baɪˈnəʊmiəl/by-NOH-mee-ul
- by
- NOH
- mee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binomial 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of binomial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-NOH-mee-ul.
What does binomial mean?
adjective
- Consisting of two terms, or parts.
- Of or relating to the binomial distribution.
- A polynomial with two terms.
- A quantity expressed as the sum or difference of two terms.
- A scientific name at the rank of species, with two terms: a generic name and a specific name.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- binome
- binomen
- binominal
Words that rhyme with binomial
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Questions about saying binomial
How do you pronounce binomial?
Say by-NOH-mee-ul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈnoʊmiəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈnəʊmiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binomial?
Binomial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: by · NOH · mee · ul.
Is binomial 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 /baɪˈnəʊmiəl/ (by-NOH-mee-ul).