How to pronounce biofeedback
Say it like BY-oh-feed-bak. Biofeedback has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- feed
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biofeedback 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.
- feedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of biofeedback
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-feed-bak.
What does biofeedback mean?
- A technique of gaining greater awareness of the many physiological functions of one's own body by using electronic or other instruments, and with the goal of being able to manipulate the body's systems at will.
- Being mindful of one's own sensations for similar purposes (irrespective of technological devices).
Where does biofeedback come from?
From bio- + feedback.
Questions about saying biofeedback
How do you pronounce biofeedback?
Say BY-oh-feed-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊfidˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊfidˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biofeedback?
Biofeedback has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · feed · bak.
Is biofeedback 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 /ˈbaɪəʊfidˌbæk/ (BY-oh-feed-bak).