How to Pronounce Bigamy

To pronounce "bigamy", say BIG-amy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪɡəmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɪɡəmi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bigamy”

"bigamy" has 2 syllables: big-amy.

What does bigamy mean?

noun

  1. The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.
  2. A second marriage after the death of a spouse.

Synonyms

deuterogamydigamy

Related words

sologamydoublenesstwonessduplicacymonogamy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bigamy"?▾

"Bigamy" has 2 syllables: big · amy.

What is the IPA transcription of "bigamy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bigamy" is /ˈbɪɡəmi/.

What does "bigamy" mean?▾

Bigamy: The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.

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