How to pronounce biosynthesis
Say it like by-oh-SIN-thuh-sis. Biosynthesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- by
- oh
- SIN
- thuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biosynthesis 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of biosynthesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-SIN-thuh-sis.
What does biosynthesis mean?
- The synthesis of organic compounds within a living organism, especially the synthesis of large compounds from small ones.
Where does biosynthesis come from?
From bio- + synthesis.
Words that rhyme with biosynthesis
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Questions about saying biosynthesis
How do you pronounce biosynthesis?
Say by-oh-SIN-thuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biosynthesis?
Biosynthesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: by · oh · SIN · thuh · sis.
Is biosynthesis 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 /ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ (by-oh-SIN-thuh-sis).