How to pronounce eobiont
Say it like ee-oh-BY-ont. Eobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BY).
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- ee
- oh
- BY
- ont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eobiont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ontKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eobiont
- 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: ee-oh-BY-ont.
What does eobiont mean?
- A hypothetical primordial life-form or chemical precursor to a living organism.
- An artificially created creature; a Frankenstein's monster.
Where does eobiont come from?
From eo- + -biont.
Questions about saying eobiont
How do you pronounce eobiont?
Say ee-oh-BY-ont. The American pronunciation is /ˌioʊˈbaɪɑnt/. In British English it is /ˌiːəʊˈbaɪɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eobiont?
Eobiont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BY). Broken into parts: ee · oh · BY · ont.
Is eobiont 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 /ˌiːəʊˈbaɪɒnt/ (ee-oh-BY-ont).