How to pronounce bise
Say it like BYZE. Bise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bise
American and British speakers say bise in essentially the same way: /baɪz/ in the US and /baɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYZE.
What does bise mean?
- Alternative form of bice (blue pigment)
- A cold and dry north wind; in particular in France, Switzerland, etc.
Words that rhyme with bise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bise.
Questions about saying bise
How do you pronounce bise?
Say BYZE. The American pronunciation is /baɪz/. In British English it is /baɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bise?
Bise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say bise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪz/ and the British form is /baɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.