How to pronounce bistoury
Say it like BIS-tuh-ree. Bistoury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS).
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- BIS
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bistoury 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bistoury
American and British speakers say bistoury in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪstəri/ in the US and /ˈbɪstəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIS-tuh-ree.
What does bistoury mean?
- A narrow-bladed surgical knife
Where does bistoury come from?
From French bistouri, from archaic Italian pistorese or pistorino (“from Pistoia”); the city of Pistoia was once famous for the manufacturing of blades.
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Questions about saying bistoury
How do you pronounce bistoury?
Say BIS-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪstəri/. In British English it is /ˈbɪstəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bistoury?
Bistoury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIS). Broken into parts: BIS · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say bistoury the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪstəri/ and the British form is /ˈbɪstəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.