How to pronounce biomass
Say it like BY-uh-mas. Biomass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce biomass. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BY
- uh
- mas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biomass 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- masKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of biomass
American and British speakers say biomass in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪəmæs/ in the US and /ˈbaɪʊmæs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-uu-mas.
What does biomass mean?
- The total mass of a living thing or a part thereof (such as a cell).
- The total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.
- Organic matter derived from living things that were recently alive (especially vegetation) used as a fuel or source of energy, especially if cultivated for that purpose; also, fuel produced from such organic matter; biofuel.
Where does biomass come from?
From bio- (prefix denoting organic life) + mass (“matter, material”).
Questions about saying biomass
How do you pronounce biomass?
Say BY-uh-mas. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪəmæs/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊmæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biomass?
Biomass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · uh · mas.
Do Americans and Brits say biomass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪəmæs/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪʊmæs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.