How to pronounce biodome
Say it like BY-oh-dohm. Biodome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- dohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biodome 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.
- dohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of biodome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-dohm.
What does biodome mean?
- A closed ecosystem housed in a dome-like structure.
Where does biodome come from?
From bio- + dome. Attested 1992, perhaps first in French (biodôme), as the Montreal Biodome was the first to use that name.
Questions about saying biodome
How do you pronounce biodome?
Say BY-oh-dohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌdoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌdəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biodome?
Biodome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · dohm.
Is biodome 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌdəʊm/ (BY-oh-dohm).