How to pronounce biotin
Say it like BY-uh-tun. Biotin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biotin 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of biotin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BY-uh-tun.
What does biotin mean?
- A sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex, 5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid, found in liver, egg yolk, milk, and yeast, essential to the activity of multiple enzyme systems.
Words that rhyme with biotin
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Questions about saying biotin
How do you pronounce biotin?
Say BY-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪətən/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biotin?
Biotin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · uh · tun.
Is biotin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbaɪətən/ (BY-uh-tun).