How to pronounce biospecific
Say it like by-oh-spih-SIF-ik. Biospecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF).
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- by
- oh
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biospecific 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.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biospecific
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-spih-SIF-ik.
What does biospecific mean?
- Whose properties or activities vary according to the specific biological molecule that it interacts with.
- Of or relating to a biospecies.
Where does biospecific come from?
From bio- + specific.
Words that rhyme with biospecific
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Questions about saying biospecific
How do you pronounce biospecific?
Say by-oh-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biospecific?
Biospecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF). Broken into parts: by · oh · spih · SIF · ik.
Is biospecific 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 /ˌbaɪəʊspɪˈsɪfɪk/ (by-oh-spih-SIF-ik).