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How to pronounce bisect

American English pronunciation

BY-sekt

IPA
/ˈbaɪˌsɛkt/
Syllables
BY · sekt (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
Also said
by-SEKT

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What bisect means

verb

To cut or divide something into two equal parts

In a sentence: Use your ruler to bisect the line so both halves match.

Where it comes from: It is made from the Latin bi-, meaning "two," and a word meaning "to cut."

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