How to Pronounce "byzantine"
word
ˈbɪzənˌtaɪn/, /ˈbɪzənˌtin
BIZ-ən-tyne or BIZ-ən-teen
bɪzˈɑːntiːn
bi-ZAHN-teen
Definition
Originally relating to the Byzantine Empire, this word more commonly describes something extremely complicated, complex, or full of confusing details, often in systems or rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪzənˌtaɪn/, /ˈbɪzənˌtin
British English
bɪzˈɑːntiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIZ-ən-tyne or BIZ-ən-teen
UK
bi-ZAHN-teen
Listen in Context
The new law is written in byzantine language.
His explanation was so byzantine that no one understood.
The company's byzantine rules confuse employees.
Their tax system is just so byzantine—I needed an accountant to make sense of it.