To pronounce "bison", say BIS-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪ̯sən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbaɪ̯sən/
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"bison" has 2 syllables: bis-on. It rhymes with seisin and liason, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bison" has 2 syllables: bis · on.
The IPA transcription of "bison" is /ˈbaɪ̯sən/.
Bison: A wild ox, Bison bonasus.
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