How to pronounce biochemical
Say it like by-oh-KEM-uh-kul. Biochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- by
- oh
- KEM
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biochemical 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biochemical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-KEM-uh-kul.
What does biochemical mean?
- of, or relating to biochemistry
- characterized by, produced by, or involving chemical processes in living organisms
- A chemical substance derived from a biological source.
Where does biochemical come from?
From bio- + chemical.
Words that rhyme with biochemical
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Questions about saying biochemical
How do you pronounce biochemical?
Say by-oh-KEM-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməkəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biochemical?
Biochemical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: by · oh · KEM · uh · kul.
Is biochemical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməkəl/ (by-oh-KEM-uh-kul).