How to pronounce bionics
Say it like BY-on-iks. Bionics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- on
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bionics 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.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bionics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BY-on-iks.
What does bionics mean?
- The design of engineering systems, especially electronic ones, based on that of biological systems.
- biomimetics
Where does bionics come from?
From bio- + electronics.
Questions about saying bionics
How do you pronounce bionics?
Say BY-on-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bionics?
Bionics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · on · iks.
Is bionics 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 /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ (BY-on-iks).