How to pronounce electrobiology
Say it like il-ek-troh-by-OL-uh-jee. Electrobiology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL).
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- il
- ek
- troh
- by
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrobiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of electrobiology
- 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: il-ek-troh-by-OL-uh-jee.
What does electrobiology mean?
- The study of the production and use of electricity by biological organisms.
Where does electrobiology come from?
From electro- + biology.
Words that rhyme with electrobiology
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Questions about saying electrobiology
How do you pronounce electrobiology?
Say il-ek-troh-by-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛktroʊbaɪˈɑləˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊbaɪˈɒləˌdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrobiology?
Electrobiology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL). Broken into parts: il · ek · troh · by · OL · uh · jee.
Is electrobiology 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 /ˌɪˌlɛktrəʊbaɪˈɒləˌdʒiː/ (il-ek-troh-by-OL-uh-jee).