How to pronounce biochemistry
Say it like by-oh-KEM-uh-stree. Biochemistry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- by
- oh
- KEM
- uh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biochemistry 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.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biochemistry
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-KEM-uh-stree.
What does biochemistry mean?
- The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism; the study of such chemistry.“My aunt has a degree in biochemistry.”
- The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism.“The biochemistries of fungal and bacterial cells are quite distinct.”
- The biochemical activity associated with a particular chemical or condition.“Our study compared the biochemistries of epilepsy and Parkinson's.”
Where does biochemistry come from?
From bio- + chemistry.
Words that rhyme with biochemistry
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Questions about saying biochemistry
How do you pronounce biochemistry?
Say by-oh-KEM-uh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛməstri/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biochemistry?
Biochemistry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: by · oh · KEM · uh · stree.
Is biochemistry 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛməstri/ (by-oh-KEM-uh-stree).