How to pronounce biphenyls
Say it like BIF-uh-nulz. Biphenyls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF).
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- BIF
- uh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biphenyls 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biphenyls
American and British speakers say biphenyls in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪfənəlz/ in the US and /ˈbɪfənəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIF-uh-nulz.
What does biphenyls mean?
- plural of biphenyl How to pronounce biphenyl
Questions about saying biphenyls
How do you pronounce biphenyls?
Say BIF-uh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪfənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbɪfənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biphenyls?
Biphenyls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIF). Broken into parts: BIF · uh · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say biphenyls the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪfənəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbɪfənəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.