How to pronounce biosis
Say it like bee-OH-zis. Biosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- bee
- OH
- zis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bee-OH-zis.
What does biosis mean?
- Life; vitality.
Where does biosis come from?
From New Latin, using Ancient Greek roots; related to symbiosis and -biosis (which see).
Questions about saying biosis
How do you pronounce biosis?
Say bee-OH-zis. The American pronunciation is /biˈoʊzɪs/. In British English it is /biˈəʊzɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biosis?
Biosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: bee · OH · zis.
Is biosis 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 /biˈəʊzɪs/ (bee-OH-zis).