how to pronounce bipolar

/ˌbaɪˈpoʊlɚ/

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bipolar is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… also have type two bipolar and I was …”

meanings of bipolar

adjective:

Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.
Relating to a bipole.
Relating to both polar regions.
Of or relating to an international system in which two states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.
Relating to or having bipolar disorder.

noun:

A bipolar cell.
Short for bipolar disorder and bipolarity.

bipolar frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word bipolar occurs in english on average 3.5 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.