How to pronounce bistable
Say it like by-STAY-bul. Bistable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- by
- STAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bistable 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bistable
American and British speakers say bistable in essentially the same way: /baɪˈsteɪbəl/ in the US and /baɪˈsteɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-STAY-bul.
What does bistable mean?
- Having two stable states.
- A flip-flop.
Where does bistable come from?
From bi- + stable.
Words that rhyme with bistable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bistable.
Questions about saying bistable
How do you pronounce bistable?
Say by-STAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈsteɪbəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈsteɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bistable?
Bistable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: by · STAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bistable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈsteɪbəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈsteɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.