How to pronounce bipedal
Say it like by-PEE-dul. Bipedal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- by
- PEE
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bipedal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bipedal
American and British speakers say bipedal in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪˈpidəl/ in the US and /ˌbaɪˈpiːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-PEE-dul.
What does bipedal mean?
- Walking on two feet or two legs; biped.
- Pertaining to a biped.
Where does bipedal come from?
From biped + -al. By surface analysis, bi- + -pedal.
Words that rhyme with bipedal
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Questions about saying bipedal
How do you pronounce bipedal?
Say by-PEE-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪˈpidəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪˈpiːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bipedal?
Bipedal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: by · PEE · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say bipedal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪˈpidəl/ and the British form is /ˌbaɪˈpiːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.