How to pronounce bion
Say it like BY-on. Bion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bion 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.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BY-on.
What does bion mean?
- A cyborg or robot.
- The smallest microscopic unit of orgone.
Where does bion come from?
Back-formation from bionic.
Words that rhyme with bion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bion.
Questions about saying bion
How do you pronounce bion?
Say BY-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bion?
Bion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · on.
Is bion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbaɪɒn/ (BY-on).