How to pronounce biocontrol
Say it like by-uh-KON-trol. Biocontrol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- by
- uh
- KON
- trol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biocontrol 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of biocontrol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: by-uh-KON-trol.
What does biocontrol mean?
- The biological control of pests by the use of organisms that are natural predators, parasites, or pathogens
- To exercise such control
Where does biocontrol come from?
From bio- + control.
Questions about saying biocontrol
How do you pronounce biocontrol?
Say by-uh-KON-trol. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪəˈkɑntrɑl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəˈkɒntrɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biocontrol?
Biocontrol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: by · uh · KON · trol.
Is biocontrol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌbaɪəˈkɒntrɒl/ (by-uh-KON-trol).