How to Pronounce Biodegradable

To pronounce "biodegradable", say BIOD-egr-ad-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “biodegradable”

"biodegradable" has 5 syllables: biod-egr-ad-abl-e. It rhymes with persuadable and tradeable, if that helps it stick.

What does biodegradable mean?

noun

  1. Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

adjective

  1. Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

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Words that rhyme with biodegradable

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persuadabletradeablegradabledegradabletradablewadable

Related words

perishabledegradablewastemicroparticlesbiodestructiblerottabledecomposabledigestible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biodegradable"?▾

"Biodegradable" has 5 syllables: biod · egr · ad · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "biodegradable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biodegradable" is /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/.

What does "biodegradable" mean?▾

Biodegradable: Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

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