How to Pronounce Biweekly

To pronounce "biweekly", say BIW-eekly — 2 syllables, IPA /baɪˈwiːkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/baɪˈwiːkli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “biweekly”

"biweekly" has 2 syllables: biw-eekly. It rhymes with meekly and obliquely, if that helps it stick.

What does biweekly mean?

noun

  1. Something that is published or released once every two weeks.

    “The local paper is a biweekly.”

adjective

  1. Occurring once every two weeks.
  2. Occurring twice a week (but see the Usage notes).

adverb

  1. Every two weeks.
  2. Twice a week (but see the Usage notes).

Synonyms

fortnightlytwi-weeklysemiweeklytwice-weeklysemi-weeklytwiceweekly

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Words that rhyme with biweekly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meeklyobliquelybleaklyweaklyuniquelychiclysleeklynewsweeklybeakleybleakleysteakleyszekely

Related words

fortnightlybimonthlybi-weeklybi-monthlyfifteentwice-weeklysemi-weeklytwi-weekly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biweekly"?▾

"Biweekly" has 2 syllables: biw · eekly.

What is the IPA transcription of "biweekly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biweekly" is /baɪˈwiːkli/.

What does "biweekly" mean?▾

Biweekly: Something that is published or released once every two weeks.

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