How to pronounce biomarker
Say it like BY-oh-mar-ker. Biomarker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- mar
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biomarker 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.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of biomarker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BY-uu-mah-kuh.
What does biomarker mean?
- A substance used as an indicator of a biological state, most commonly disease.
- Any measurable phenomenon that indicates the presence of life.
Where does biomarker come from?
From bio- + marker.
Questions about saying biomarker
How do you pronounce biomarker?
Say BY-oh-mar-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊˌmɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biomarker?
Biomarker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · mar · ker.
Is biomarker 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 /ˈbaɪʊˌmɑːkə/ (BY-uu-mah-kuh).