How to pronounce biorhythm
Say it like BY-oh-rith-um. Biorhythm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- rith
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biorhythm 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.
- rithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biorhythm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-rith-um.
What does biorhythm mean?
- Any cyclic biological or physiological pattern or activity.
- Any of three sinusoidal graphs, normally plotted by a computer, containing a person's birthdate as an origin, that are claimed to provide meaningful information about emotional levels, physical energy levels, and mental or psychic sensitivity.
Where does biorhythm come from?
First coined 1960, from bio- + rhythm.
Questions about saying biorhythm
How do you pronounce biorhythm?
Say BY-oh-rith-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌrɪðəm/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌrɪðəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biorhythm?
Biorhythm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · rith · um.
Is biorhythm 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌrɪðəm/ (BY-oh-rith-um).