How to pronounce bipartisan
Say it like by-PAR-tih-zun. Bipartisan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR).
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- by
- PAR
- tih
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bipartisan 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.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bipartisan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: by-PAH-tih-zan.
What does bipartisan mean?
- Relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties.“a bipartisan bill”
Where does bipartisan come from?
From bi- + partisan.
Questions about saying bipartisan
How do you pronounce bipartisan?
Say by-PAR-tih-zun. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈpɑrtɪzən/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪˈpɑːtɪzæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bipartisan?
Bipartisan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAR). Broken into parts: by · PAR · tih · zun.
Is bipartisan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbaɪˈpɑːtɪzæn/ (by-PAH-tih-zan).