How to Pronounce Byword

To pronounce "byword", say BYWORD — one syllable, IPA /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/

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💡 Tip for remembering “byword”

"byword" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with absurd and spurred, if that helps it stick.

What does byword mean?

noun

  1. A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
  2. A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.

Words that rhyme with byword

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absurdspurredstirredconferredinterrednerddemurredpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurred

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "byword"?▾

"Byword" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "byword"?▾

The IPA transcription of "byword" is /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/.

What does "byword" mean?▾

Byword: A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

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