How to pronounce bio
Say it like by-OH. Bio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bio. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˌbaɪˈoʊ/by-OH
UK British/ˈbaɪʊ/BY-uu
- by
- OH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bio
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BY-uu.
What does bio mean?
noun
- A short section of a user profile that contains information about the user, especially one which can be customised; the about me section.“To find more about her, check out her bio on Instagram.”
- A biographical sketch.
- biological.“a bio detergent”
Words that rhyme with bio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bio.
Questions about saying bio
How do you pronounce bio?
Say by-OH. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪˈoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bio?
Bio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: by · OH.
Is bio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbaɪʊ/ (BY-uu).