How to pronounce biotechnology
Say it like by-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee. Biotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL).
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- by
- oh
- tek
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biotechnology 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.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biotechnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee.
What does biotechnology mean?
- The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
- The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
- genetic engineering
Where does biotechnology come from?
From bio- + technology.
Words that rhyme with biotechnology
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Questions about saying biotechnology
How do you pronounce biotechnology?
Say by-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biotechnology?
Biotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL). Broken into parts: by · oh · tek · NOL · uh · jee.
Is biotechnology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ (by-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee).