How to pronounce "biotechnology"

biotechnology

Noun
American
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.teɪˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

bi o tech nol o gy

How natives say biotechnology

British
/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

bi o tech nol o gy

How natives say biotechnology

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'bi' (like 'bye').

  • Add 'o' (like 'oh').

  • Say 'tech' with stress.

  • Next, 'nol' (like 'nall').

  • Finally, end with 'o-gy' (like 'oh-jee').

Common Mistakes

  • bio (instead of bi-o)

  • technol (missing o before)

  • nalogy (misspelling nol-o-gy)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'bi' (like 'bye').

  • Add 'o' (like 'oh').

  • Say 'tech' with stress.

  • Next, 'nol' (like 'nol').

  • Finally, end with 'o-gy' (like 'uh-jee').

common mistakes

  • bio (instead of bi-o)

  • technol (missing o before)

  • nalogy (misspelling nol-o-gy)

FAQ

Is the 'tech' part stressed?

Yes, 'tech' is stressed.

How is 'o' pronounced?

In AmE, like 'oh'; in BrE, like 'uh'.

Do I say 'nalogy' or 'nology'?

Say 'nology.'

Definition

biotechnology

The use of technology in biology.

Word Family

bio

/ˈbaɪ.oʊ/

prefix

life or living organisms

Example: He is a biologist.

technology

/tɛkˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

noun

application of scientific knowledge

Example: Technology is evolving fast.

biologist

/baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

noun

a person who studies biology

Example: She is a skilled biologist.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Starts with 'bi-o' unlike 'bio'.

Adds 'tech' before 'nology'.

Biologist ends with '-ist' instead of '-gy'.

Pro Tips

Break It Down

Focus on each syllable: bi-o-tech-nol-o-gy.

Practice Stress

Put the stress on 'tech' for clarity.

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/

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