How to pronounce biogen
Say it like BY-oh-jen. Biogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- jen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biogen 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.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of biogen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-jen.
What does biogen mean?
- bioplasm
- biophor
Where does biogen come from?
From bio- + -gen.
Questions about saying biogen
How do you pronounce biogen?
Say BY-oh-jen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌdʒɛn/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌdʒɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biogen?
Biogen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · jen.
Is biogen 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌdʒɛn/ (BY-oh-jen).