To pronounce "bis", say BIS — one syllable, IPA /baɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/baɪz/
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"bis" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abyss and dismiss, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: biss, buice — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bis" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "bis" is /baɪz/.
Bis: A bisexual person.
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