How to pronounce bisect
Say it like by-SEKT. Bisect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT).
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- by
- SEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisect 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.
- SEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bisect
American and British speakers say bisect in essentially the same way: /baɪˈsɛkt/ in the US and /baɪˈsɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-SEKT.
What does bisect mean?
- To cut or divide into two parts.“The river bisects the town.”
- To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts.
- To perform a binary search on files in source control in order to identify the specific change that introduced a bug etc.
- A bisector, which divides into two equal parts.
- An envelope, card, or fragment thereof showing an affixed cut half of a regular issued stamp, over which one or more postal markings have been applied. Typically used in wartime when normal lower rate stamps may not be available.
Where does bisect come from?
From bi- (“bi-, two”) + Latin secāre (“to cut”).
Words that rhyme with bisect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bisect.
Questions about saying bisect
How do you pronounce bisect?
Say by-SEKT. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈsɛkt/. In British English it is /baɪˈsɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisect?
Bisect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEKT). Broken into parts: by · SEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say bisect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈsɛkt/ and the British form is /baɪˈsɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.