How to pronounce biweekly
Say it like by-WEE-klee. Biweekly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEE).
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- by
- WEE
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biweekly 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.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biweekly
American and British speakers say biweekly in essentially the same way: /baɪˈwikli/ in the US and /baɪˈwiːkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-WEE-klee.
What does biweekly mean?
- Something that is published or released once every two weeks.“The local paper is a biweekly.”
- Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly.
- Occurring twice a week.
- Every two weeks.
- Twice a week (but see the Usage notes).
Where does biweekly come from?
From bi- + week + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with biweekly
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Questions about saying biweekly
How do you pronounce biweekly?
Say by-WEE-klee. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈwikli/. In British English it is /baɪˈwiːkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biweekly?
Biweekly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEE). Broken into parts: by · WEE · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say biweekly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈwikli/ and the British form is /baɪˈwiːkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.