How to Pronounce "bicentennial"
word
ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəɫ
by-sen-TEN-ee-uhl
baɪsɪntˈɛnɪəl
by-sin-TEN-ee-uhl
Definition
A celebration or anniversary of 200 years since an event, often used for countries, organizations, or special occasions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəɫ
British English
baɪsɪntˈɛnɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
by-sen-TEN-ee-uhl
UK
by-sin-TEN-ee-uhl
Listen in Context
The country will hold a bicentennial celebration next year.
They built a monument for the city's bicentennial.
The museum opened during the bicentennial of independence.
People from all over the world came to see the bicentennial parade.