How to pronounce biocide
Say it like BY-oh-syde. Biocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biocide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of biocide
American and British speakers say biocide in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈbaɪʊsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-uu-syde.
What does biocide mean?
- Any action or substance that can destroy living organisms.
Where does biocide come from?
From bio- + -cide.
Questions about saying biocide
How do you pronounce biocide?
Say BY-oh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biocide?
Biocide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say biocide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪʊsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.