How to pronounce symbiosis
Say it like sim-by-OH-sis. Symbiosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- sim
- by
- OH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symbiosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of symbiosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sim-by-OH-sis.
What does symbiosis mean?
- A relationship of mutual benefit, especially among different species.
- The close and long-term relationship or interaction between two or more different species.
- The close and long-term relationship or interaction between two or more different species in which all organisms benefit; mutualism.“Bees and flowers display symbiosis. The bees get nectar and the flowers get pollinated.”
Words that rhyme with symbiosis
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Questions about saying symbiosis
How do you pronounce symbiosis?
Say sim-by-OH-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /sɪmbaɪˈəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symbiosis?
Symbiosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: sim · by · OH · sis.
Is symbiosis 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 /sɪmbaɪˈəʊsɪs/ (sim-by-OH-sis).