How to pronounce biopharming
Say it like BY-oh-far-ming. Biopharming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- far
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biopharming 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.
- farKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biopharming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-fah-ming.
What does biopharming mean?
- The field of growing (usually genetically) altered plants for medicinal uses.
Where does biopharming come from?
Blend of prefix bio-, farming, and pharmacy.
Questions about saying biopharming
How do you pronounce biopharming?
Say BY-oh-far-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊfɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊfɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biopharming?
Biopharming has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · far · ming.
Is biopharming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbaɪəʊfɑːmɪŋ/ (BY-oh-fah-ming).