How to Pronounce Biennial

To pronounce "biennial", say BIENN-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /baɪˈɛnɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/baɪˈɛnɪəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “biennial”

"biennial" has 2 syllables: bienn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and penial, if that helps it stick.

What does biennial mean?

noun

  1. A plant that requires two years to complete its life-cycle, germinating and growing in its first year, then producing its flowers and fruit in its second year, after which it usually dies
  2. An event that happens every two years

adjective

  1. Happening every two years.
  2. Lasting for two years.

Synonyms

biannualbiennary

Words that rhyme with biennial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perennialpenialtriennialbicentennialquadrennialdecennialcentennialmillennial

Related words

biyearlytwo-yearbiennalebiannualhalf-yearlytriennialbi-annualannual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biennial"?▾

"Biennial" has 2 syllables: bienn · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "biennial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biennial" is /baɪˈɛnɪəl/.

What does "biennial" mean?▾

Biennial: A plant that requires two years to complete its life-cycle, germinating and growing in its first year, then producing its flowers and fruit in its second year, after which it usually dies

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