How to pronounce biodegradable
Say it like by-oh-duh-GRAY-duh-bul. Biodegradable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GRAY).
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- by
- oh
- duh
- GRAY
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biodegradable 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biodegradable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-duh-GRAY-duh-bul.
What does biodegradable mean?
- Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
- Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.
Where does biodegradable come from?
From bio- + degradable.
Questions about saying biodegradable
How do you pronounce biodegradable?
Say by-oh-duh-GRAY-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈɡreɪdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊdəˈɡreɪdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biodegradable?
Biodegradable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GRAY). Broken into parts: by · oh · duh · GRAY · duh · bul.
Is biodegradable 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 /ˌbaɪəʊdəˈɡreɪdəbəl/ (by-oh-duh-GRAY-duh-bul).