How to pronounce biodiversity
Say it like by-oh-dy-VUR-suh-tee. Biodiversity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR).
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- by
- oh
- dy
- VUR
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biodiversity 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biodiversity
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-oh-dy-VUR-sih-tee.
What does biodiversity mean?
- The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
Where does biodiversity come from?
From bio- + diversity.
Words that rhyme with biodiversity
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Questions about saying biodiversity
How do you pronounce biodiversity?
Say by-oh-dy-VUR-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɝsəti/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biodiversity?
Biodiversity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VUR). Broken into parts: by · oh · dy · VUR · suh · tee.
Is biodiversity 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 /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti/ (by-oh-dy-VUR-sih-tee).