How to pronounce biodiverse
Say it like by-oh-dy-VURS. Biodiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS).
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- by
- oh
- dy
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biodiverse 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.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of biodiverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-dy-VURS.
What does biodiverse mean?
- Biotically diverse; having a high degree of biodiversity.
Where does biodiverse come from?
Back-formation from biodiversity; morphologically, from bio- + diverse.
Words that rhyme with biodiverse
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Questions about saying biodiverse
How do you pronounce biodiverse?
Say by-oh-dy-VURS. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɝs/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biodiverse?
Biodiverse has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURS). Broken into parts: by · oh · dy · VURS.
Is biodiverse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːs/ (by-oh-dy-VURS).