How to pronounce biopic
Say it like BY-oh-pik. Biopic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biopic 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.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biopic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-pik.
What does biopic mean?
- A motion picture based on the life (or lives) of a real, rather than fictional, person (or people).
Where does biopic come from?
Clipping of biographical picture; synchronically bio + pic.
Questions about saying biopic
How do you pronounce biopic?
Say BY-oh-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biopic?
Biopic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · pik.
Is biopic 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 /ˈbaɪəʊpɪk/ (BY-oh-pik).