To pronounce "bifurcate", say BIF-urc-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bifurcate
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BIF-urc-at-e
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"bifurcate" has 4 syllables: bif-urc-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
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"Bifurcate" has 4 syllables: bif · urc · at · e.
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