How to Pronounce Bio

To pronounce "bio", say BIO — one syllable, IPA /ˈbaɪəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈbaɪəʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bio”

"bio" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does bio mean?

noun

  1. Biographical sketch
  2. Bioscope; cinema

adjective

  1. Biological.

    “a bio detergent”

noun

  1. A person's life story, especially one published.

    “There are many biographies of Benjamin Franklin.”

  2. The art of writing this kind of story.

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Words that rhyme with bio

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

bookbibliographicalbiographycinemapewbiometricsheetrad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bio"?▾

"Bio" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bio"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bio" is /ˈbaɪəʊ/.

What does "bio" mean?▾

Bio: Biographical sketch

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