How to pronounce biophysics
Say it like by-oh-FIS-iks. Biophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS).
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- by
- oh
- FIS
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biophysics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biophysics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-FIS-iks.
What does biophysics mean?
- The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.
Where does biophysics come from?
From bio- + physics.
Questions about saying biophysics
How do you pronounce biophysics?
Say by-oh-FIS-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈfɪsɪks/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪsɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biophysics?
Biophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS). Broken into parts: by · oh · FIS · iks.
Is biophysics 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪsɪks/ (by-oh-FIS-iks).