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# How to pronounce "bikeshed" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/bæɪkʃɛd/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **bi·ke·shed**
- **Native Audio**: [Listen](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/b/b6/En-us-bikeshed.oga/En-us-bikeshed.oga.mp3)

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.
- A topic that is attracting debate out of proportion to its actual importance.

### VERB
- To discuss a minor detail rather than focusing on more important issues.
  - *Example*: "I'd like to bikeshed a little on the name."

### Example Sentences
- "I'd like to bikeshed a little on the name."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "bikeshed"

- **Syllables**: bi · ke · shed
- **IPA**: `/bæɪkʃɛd/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “bikeshed”?
“bikeshed” is pronounced /bæɪkʃɛd/ (bi · ke · shed). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “bikeshed”?
“bikeshed” has 3 syllables: bi · ke · shed.

### What does “bikeshed” mean?
An enclosed structure where bicycles may be stored.


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