How to pronounce biremes
Say it like BY-reemz. Biremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- reemz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biremes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reemzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biremes
American and British speakers say biremes in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌrimz/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌriːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-reemz.
What does biremes mean?
- plural of bireme
Questions about saying biremes
How do you pronounce biremes?
Say BY-reemz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌrimz/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌriːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biremes?
Biremes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · reemz.
Do Americans and Brits say biremes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌrimz/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌriːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.