How to pronounce biosystem
Say it like BY-oh-sis-tum. Biosystem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- sis
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biosystem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biosystem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-sis-tum.
What does biosystem mean?
- Any system of mutually interacting biological organisms
Where does biosystem come from?
From bio- + system.
Questions about saying biosystem
How do you pronounce biosystem?
Say BY-oh-sis-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌsɪstəm/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌsɪstəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biosystem?
Biosystem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · sis · tum.
Is biosystem 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌsɪstəm/ (BY-oh-sis-tum).