How to pronounce biome
Say it like BY-ohm. Biome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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US American/ˈbaɪˌoʊm/BY-ohm
UK British/ˈbaɪˌəʊm/BY-ohm
- BY
- ohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biome 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.
- ohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of biome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-ohm.
What does biome mean?
noun
- Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert.
- All the genomes of such a community.
Where does biome come from?
From bio- + -ome.
Questions about saying biome
How do you pronounce biome?
Say BY-ohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biome?
Biome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ohm.
Is biome 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 /ˈbaɪˌəʊm/ (BY-ohm).