How to pronounce bios
Say it like BY-ohs. Bios has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bios 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bios
American and British speakers say bios in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪoʊs/ in the US and /ˈbaɪɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-os.
What does bios mean?
Questions about saying bios
How do you pronounce bios?
Say BY-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bios?
Bios has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ohs.
Do Americans and Brits say bios the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪoʊs/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.