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How to pronounce biscuit
/ˈbɪskɪt/ British English
BIS·kit
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
bis·KWEET
✓ Say
BIS·kit
My tip
The u is silent: BIS-kit. Very British!
In a sentence
Tea and a biscuit?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: BIS-kit.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce biscuit?
In British English, biscuit is pronounced /ˈbɪskɪt/. Say it like this: BIS-kit. The u is silent: BIS-kit. Very British!
How many syllables are in biscuit?
When you say it, biscuit has 2 syllables: BIS-kit. The strong beat is the first one, BIS.
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