How to pronounce bioweapon
Say it like BY-oh-wep-un. Bioweapon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- oh
- wep
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bioweapon 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.
- wepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bioweapon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BY-oh-wep-un.
What does bioweapon mean?
- Any weapon designed to be used in biological warfare.
Where does bioweapon come from?
From bio- + weapon.
Questions about saying bioweapon
How do you pronounce bioweapon?
Say BY-oh-wep-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪoʊˌwɛpən/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəʊˌwɛpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bioweapon?
Bioweapon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · oh · wep · un.
Is bioweapon 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 /ˈbaɪəʊˌwɛpən/ (BY-oh-wep-un).