How to pronounce biomaterial
Say it like by-oh-muh-TEER-ee-ul. Biomaterial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEER).
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- by
- oh
- muh
- TEER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biomaterial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biomaterial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-muh-TEER-ee-ul.
What does biomaterial mean?
- A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body.
Where does biomaterial come from?
From bio- + material.
Words that rhyme with biomaterial
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Questions about saying biomaterial
How do you pronounce biomaterial?
Say by-oh-muh-TEER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊməˈtɪriəl/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊməˈtɪəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biomaterial?
Biomaterial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEER). Broken into parts: by · oh · muh · TEER · ee · ul.
Is biomaterial 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 /ˌbaɪəʊməˈtɪəriəl/ (by-oh-muh-TEER-ee-ul).