How to pronounce bionym
Say it like BY-oh-nim. Bionym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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US American/ˈbaɪoʊnɪm/BY-oh-nim
UK British/ˈbaɪəʊnɪm/BY-oh-nim
- BY
- oh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bionym 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bionym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-nim.
What does bionym mean?
noun
- The proper name of a living being.
- A name derived from a habitat or an environmental characteristic.
Where does bionym come from?
From bio + -onym.
Questions about saying bionym
How do you pronounce bionym?
Say BY-oh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bionym?
Bionym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · nim.
Is bionym 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 /ˈbaɪəʊnɪm/ (BY-oh-nim).