how to pronounce bilateral

/baɪˈlætɚəl/

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bilateral is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of bilateral in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… system but bilateral trade relations …”

meanings of bilateral

adjective:

Having bilateral symmetry.
Having two sides.
Involving descent or ascent regardless of sex and side of the family.
Involving both sides equally.
Binding on both of the two parties involved.

noun:

A meeting between two people or groups.

bilateral frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word bilateral occurs in english on average 1.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.