How to pronounce byproduct
Say it like BY-prod-ukt. Byproduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- prod
- ukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Byproduct 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.
- prodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of byproduct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BY-prod-ukt.
What does byproduct mean?
- Alternative form of by-product.
Where does byproduct come from?
From by- + product.
Questions about saying byproduct
How do you pronounce byproduct?
Say BY-prod-ukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪprɑdəkt/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪprɒdəkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in byproduct?
Byproduct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · prod · ukt.
Is byproduct 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 /ˈbaɪprɒdəkt/ (BY-prod-ukt).