How to Pronounce Bilateral

To pronounce "bilateral", say BIL-at-er-al — 4 syllables, IPA /baɪˈlætəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/baɪˈlætəɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bilateral”

"bilateral" has 4 syllables: bil-at-er-al. It rhymes with collateral and lateral, if that helps it stick.

What does bilateral mean?

noun

  1. A meeting between two people or groups.

adjective

  1. Having two sides.
  2. Involving both sides equally.

Words that rhyme with bilateral

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collaterallateralunilateraltrilateralmultilateralplurilateral

Related words

two-sidedbipartitesymmetricsymmetricaljointtwo-wayisobilateraltwo-party

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bilateral"?▾

"Bilateral" has 4 syllables: bil · at · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "bilateral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bilateral" is /baɪˈlætəɹəl/.

What does "bilateral" mean?▾

Bilateral: A meeting between two people or groups.

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