How to pronounce bioengineer
Say it like by-oh-en-juh-NEER. Bioengineer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEER).
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- by
- oh
- en
- juh
- NEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bioengineer 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.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bioengineer
- 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-en-juh-NEER.
What does bioengineer mean?
- A biologist or engineer whose speciality is bioengineering.
- To produce or alter (something) by bioengineering.
Where does bioengineer come from?
From bio- + engineer.
Words that rhyme with bioengineer
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Questions about saying bioengineer
How do you pronounce bioengineer?
Say by-oh-en-juh-NEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪr/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bioengineer?
Bioengineer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEER). Broken into parts: by · oh · en · juh · NEER.
Is bioengineer 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪə/ (by-oh-en-juh-NEER).