How to pronounce geobios
Say it like JEE-oh-by-os. Geobios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oh
- by
- os
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geobios pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- osKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of geobios
- 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: JEE-oh-by-os.
What does geobios mean?
- Life on the land considered collectively.
Where does geobios come from?
From geo- + bios.
Questions about saying geobios
How do you pronounce geobios?
Say JEE-oh-by-os. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊˌbaɪɑs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊˌbaɪɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geobios?
Geobios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oh · by · os.
Is geobios 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 /ˈdʒiːəʊˌbaɪɒs/ (JEE-oh-by-os).