How to pronounce bivalves
Say it like BY-valvz. Bivalves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- valvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bivalves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- valvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bivalves
American and British speakers say bivalves in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-valvz.
What does bivalves mean?
- plural of bivalve How to pronounce bivalve
Questions about saying bivalves
How do you pronounce bivalves?
Say BY-valvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bivalves?
Bivalves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · valvz.
Do Americans and Brits say bivalves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌvælvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.