How to Pronounce Bicentennial

To pronounce "bicentennial", say BIC-ent-enn-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BIC-ent-enn-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “bicentennial”

"bicentennial" has 4 syllables: bic-ent-enn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and biennial, if that helps it stick.

What does bicentennial mean?

noun

  1. The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.

    “The US bicentennial in 1976 was celebrated greatly because the economy happened to be good.”

adjective

  1. Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
  2. Occurring every two hundred (200) years

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Words that rhyme with bicentennial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perennialbiennialpenialtriennialquadrennialdecennialcentennialmillennial

Related words

bicentenaryanniversarycentennialsesquicentennialcenturialbillennialcentenariandemisesquicentennial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bicentennial"?▾

"Bicentennial" has 4 syllables: bic · ent · enn · ial.

What does "bicentennial" mean?▾

Bicentennial: The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.

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