How to pronounce bispecific
Say it like by-spih-SIF-ik. Bispecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
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- by
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bispecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bispecific
American and British speakers say bispecific in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-spih-SIF-ik.
What does bispecific mean?
- Describing an antibody that binds to two different antigens.
- A bispecific antibody.
Where does bispecific come from?
From bi- + specific.
Words that rhyme with bispecific
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Questions about saying bispecific
How do you pronounce bispecific?
Say by-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bispecific?
Bispecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: by · spih · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say bispecific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌbaɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.