How to pronounce bipolar
Say it like by-POH-ler. Bipolar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- by
- POH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bipolar 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bipolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-POH-luh.
What does bipolar mean?
- of or relating to manic depressive illness
- of, pertaining to, or occurring in both polar regions“the bipolar distribution of certain species”
- having two poles
Where does bipolar come from?
From bi- + polar.
Words that rhyme with bipolar
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Questions about saying bipolar
How do you pronounce bipolar?
Say by-POH-ler. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈpoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /baɪˈpəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bipolar?
Bipolar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: by · POH · ler.
Is bipolar 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 /baɪˈpəʊlə/ (by-POH-luh).