How to pronounce biotech
Say it like BY-oh-tek. Biotech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- tek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biotech 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.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of biotech
American and British speakers say biotech in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/ in the US and /ˈbaɪʊˌtɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-uu-tek.
What does biotech mean?
- Biotechnology.“I’m planning to work in biotech after college.”
- A company specializing in biotechnology, or stock in such a company.“A lot of people invested in biotechs back in the ’90s.”
Where does biotech come from?
Clipping of biotechnology.
Questions about saying biotech
How do you pronounce biotech?
Say BY-oh-tek. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪʊˌtɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biotech?
Biotech has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · tek.
Do Americans and Brits say biotech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪʊˌtɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.