How to pronounce biracial
Say it like by-RAY-shul. Biracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- by
- RAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biracial 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biracial
American and British speakers say biracial in essentially the same way: /baɪˈreɪʃəl/ in the US and /baɪˈreɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-RAY-shul.
What does biracial mean?
- Of or pertaining to two races.
- A person belonging to two races.
Where does biracial come from?
From bi- + racial.
Words that rhyme with biracial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biracial.
Questions about saying biracial
How do you pronounce biracial?
Say by-RAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈreɪʃəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈreɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biracial?
Biracial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: by · RAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say biracial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈreɪʃəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈreɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.