How to pronounce bis
Say it like BIS. Bis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bis
American and British speakers say bis in essentially the same way: /bɪs/ in the US and /bɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIS.
What does bis mean?
- plural of bi How to pronounce bi
- Twice; showing that something is, or is to be, repeated, such as a passage of music, or an item in accounts.
Words that rhyme with bis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bis.
Questions about saying bis
How do you pronounce bis?
Say BIS. The American pronunciation is /bɪs/. In British English it is /bɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bis?
Bis is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BIS.
Do Americans and Brits say bis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪs/ and the British form is /bɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.