How to pronounce biochemist
Say it like by-oh-KEM-ust. Biochemist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- by
- oh
- KEM
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biochemist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biochemist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-KEM-ust.
What does biochemist mean?
- A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry
Where does biochemist come from?
Back-formation from biochemistry.
Questions about saying biochemist
How do you pronounce biochemist?
Say by-oh-KEM-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməst/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biochemist?
Biochemist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: by · oh · KEM · ust.
Is biochemist 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməst/ (by-oh-KEM-ust).