How to pronounce bioterrorist
Say it like by-oh-TER-uh-rist. Bioterrorist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- by
- oh
- TER
- uh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bioterrorist 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bioterrorist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: by-oh-TER-uh-rist.
What does bioterrorist mean?
- One who engages in bioterrorism; a terrorist employing biological weapons.
- Of or relating to a bioterrorist or bioterrorism.
Where does bioterrorist come from?
From bio- + terrorist.
Questions about saying bioterrorist
How do you pronounce bioterrorist?
Say by-oh-TER-uh-rist. The American pronunciation is /baɪoʊˈtɛrərɪst/. In British English it is /baɪəʊˈtɛrərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bioterrorist?
Bioterrorist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: by · oh · TER · uh · rist.
Is bioterrorist 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 /baɪəʊˈtɛrərɪst/ (by-oh-TER-uh-rist).