How to pronounce biohazard
Say it like BY-oh-haz-erd. Biohazard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- haz
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biohazard 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.
- hazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of biohazard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BY-uu-haz-ud.
What does biohazard mean?
- A biological hazard: a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste.
Where does biohazard come from?
From bio- + hazard.
Questions about saying biohazard
How do you pronounce biohazard?
Say BY-oh-haz-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌhæzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊˌhæzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biohazard?
Biohazard has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · haz · erd.
Is biohazard 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 /ˈbaɪʊˌhæzəd/ (BY-uu-haz-ud).