How to pronounce biosensor
Say it like by-oh-SEN-ser. Biosensor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌbaɪoʊˈsɛnsɚ/by-oh-SEN-ser
UK British/ˌbaɪəʊˈsɛnsə/by-oh-SEN-suh
- by
- oh
- SEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biosensor 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of biosensor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-SEN-suh.
What does biosensor mean?
noun
- Any device that detects, records or transmits physiological data, especially data concerning the presence of chemical compounds (analytes)
- A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.
Where does biosensor come from?
From bio- + sensor.
Words that rhyme with biosensor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biosensor.
Questions about saying biosensor
How do you pronounce biosensor?
Say by-oh-SEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈsɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈsɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biosensor?
Biosensor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: by · oh · SEN · ser.
Is biosensor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbaɪəʊˈsɛnsə/ (by-oh-SEN-suh).