How to Pronounce Bilingual

To pronounce "bilingual", say BIL-ing-ual — 3 syllables, IPA /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bilingual”

"bilingual" has 3 syllables: bil-ing-ual. It rhymes with monolingual and dingwall, if that helps it stick.

What does bilingual mean?

noun

  1. A person who is able to use two languages.

adjective

  1. Having the ability to speak two languages.
  2. Spoken or written in two different languages.

    “a bilingual dictionary”

Synonyms

diglottwo-tongued

Words that rhyme with bilingual

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

monolingualdingwall

Related words

multilingualbilingualismlinguisticlanguageunilingualyearbookofficialfluent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bilingual"?▾

"Bilingual" has 3 syllables: bil · ing · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "bilingual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bilingual" is /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/.

What does "bilingual" mean?▾

Bilingual: A person who is able to use two languages.

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