How to pronounce bisweptual
Say it like by-SWEP-choo-ul. Bisweptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWEP).
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- by
- SWEP
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisweptual 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.
- SWEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bisweptual
American and British speakers say bisweptual in essentially the same way: /baɪˈswɛptʃuəl/ in the US and /baɪˈswɛptʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-SWEP-choo-ul.
What does bisweptual mean?
- Able to row sweep on either port or starboard with equal or near-equal proficiency.
- A person who is bisweptual.
Where does bisweptual come from?
From bi- + sweep (“rowing style in which each rower has only one oar and rows on one side”) + -ual, in analogy to bisexual.
Words that rhyme with bisweptual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bisweptual.
Questions about saying bisweptual
How do you pronounce bisweptual?
Say by-SWEP-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈswɛptʃuəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈswɛptʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisweptual?
Bisweptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWEP). Broken into parts: by · SWEP · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bisweptual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈswɛptʃuəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈswɛptʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.