How to pronounce biped
Say it like BY-ped. Biped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ped
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of biped
American and British speakers say biped in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪpɛd/ in the US and /ˈbaɪpɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-ped.
What does biped mean?
- An animal, being, or construction that goes about on two feet (or two legs).
Where does biped come from?
Borrowed from Latin bipēs, bipedis.
Questions about saying biped
How do you pronounce biped?
Say BY-ped. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪpɛd/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪpɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biped?
Biped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ped.
Do Americans and Brits say biped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪpɛd/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪpɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.