How to pronounce biosafety
Say it like by-oh-SAYF-tee. Biosafety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAYF).
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- by
- oh
- SAYF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biosafety 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.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biosafety
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-SAYF-tee.
What does biosafety mean?
- Protection from potential harm from biological agents, such as infectious microbes or modified genes.
Where does biosafety come from?
From bio- + safety.
Questions about saying biosafety
How do you pronounce biosafety?
Say by-oh-SAYF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈseɪfti/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biosafety?
Biosafety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAYF). Broken into parts: by · oh · SAYF · tee.
Is biosafety 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪfti/ (by-oh-SAYF-tee).