How to pronounce biphenyl
Say it like BIF-uh-nul. Biphenyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF).
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- BIF
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biphenyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biphenyl
American and British speakers say biphenyl in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪfənəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪfənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIF-uh-nul.
What does biphenyl mean?
- A colorless solid hydrocarbon, C₁₂H₁₀, consisting of two benzene rings linked together by a single bond.
- Any substituted or otherwise altered version of biphenyl, such as PCBs.“halogenated biphenyls”
Where does biphenyl come from?
From bi- + phenyl.
Questions about saying biphenyl
How do you pronounce biphenyl?
Say BIF-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪfənəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪfənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biphenyl?
Biphenyl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF). Broken into parts: BIF · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say biphenyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪfənəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪfənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.