To pronounce "biodefense", say BIOD-ef-ens-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"biodefense" has 4 syllables: biod-ef-ens-e. It rhymes with biodefence, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: biodefence — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Biodefense" has 4 syllables: biod · ef · ens · e.
Biodefense: Any defensive measure taken against an attack using bacteria, viruses or toxins
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