How to pronounce bivalent
Say it like by-VAY-lunt. Bivalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- by
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bivalent 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bivalent
American and British speakers say bivalent in essentially the same way: /baɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /baɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-VAY-lunt.
What does bivalent mean?
- Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.
- Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.
- Of a vaccine, protecting against two different viruses.
- Any bivalent chromosome.
Where does bivalent come from?
From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.
Words that rhyme with bivalent
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Questions about saying bivalent
How do you pronounce bivalent?
Say by-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /baɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bivalent?
Bivalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: by · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say bivalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /baɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.