How to pronounce bistort
Say it like BIS-tort. Bistort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS).
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- BIS
- tort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bistort 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.
- tortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bistort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIS-tawt.
What does bistort mean?
- Any of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers.
Where does bistort come from?
From Latin bistorta, from bis (“twice”) and torta (“twisted”), in reference to its twisting roots.
Questions about saying bistort
How do you pronounce bistort?
Say BIS-tort. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪstɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈbɪstɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bistort?
Bistort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS). Broken into parts: BIS · tort.
Is bistort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪstɔːt/ (BIS-tawt).