How to pronounce biota
Say it like by-OH-tuh. Biota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- by
- OH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biota pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biota
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-OH-tuh.
What does biota mean?
- Synonym of life; Biota; all living things.
- The living organisms of a region.
- A coniferous tree, Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis, syn. Biota orientalis).
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Questions about saying biota
How do you pronounce biota?
Say by-OH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈoʊtə/. In British English it is /baɪˈəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biota?
Biota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: by · OH · tuh.
Is biota 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 /baɪˈəʊtə/ (by-OH-tuh).