How to pronounce bioengineered
Say it like by-oh-en-juh-NEERD. Bioengineered has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEERD).
- by
- oh
- en
- juh
- NEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bioengineered 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.
- NEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bioengineered
- 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-NEERD.
What does bioengineered mean?
- Produced, or modified, by bioengineering
Where does bioengineered come from?
From bio- + engineer + -ed.
Words that rhyme with bioengineered
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Questions about saying bioengineered
How do you pronounce bioengineered?
Say by-oh-en-juh-NEERD. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪrd/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bioengineered?
Bioengineered has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEERD). Broken into parts: by · oh · en · juh · NEERD.
Is bioengineered 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˌɛndʒəˈnɪəd/ (by-oh-en-juh-NEERD).