How to pronounce biotron
Say it like BY-oh-tron. Biotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biotron 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.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of biotron
- 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-tron.
What does biotron mean?
- A chamber in which the effects of climate on organisms can be studied
Where does biotron come from?
From bio- + -tron.
Questions about saying biotron
How do you pronounce biotron?
Say BY-oh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biotron?
Biotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · tron.
Is biotron 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌtrɒn/ (BY-oh-tron).