How to Pronounce Biscuit

To pronounce "biscuit", say BISC-uit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪskət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɪskət/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈɪskɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “biscuit”

Break "biscuit" into 2 beats and lean on "BISC" — that's the stressed one.

What does biscuit mean?

noun

A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
A small, usually soft and flaky bread, generally made with baking soda, which is similar in texture to a scone but which is usually not sweet.

verb

To fire (pottery) in a kiln, without a ceramic glaze.
To take part in the sport of tubing, riding down a river on an inner tube.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "biscuit"?▾

To pronounce "biscuit", say BISC-uit — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪskət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "biscuit"?▾

"Biscuit" has 2 syllables: bisc · uit.

What is the IPA transcription of "biscuit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biscuit" is /ˈbɪskət/.

What does "biscuit" mean?▾

Biscuit: A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.

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