How to Pronounce Biodiversity

To pronounce "biodiversity", say BIOD-iv-ers-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “biodiversity”

"biodiversity" has 4 syllables: biod-iv-ers-ity. It rhymes with adversity and diversity, if that helps it stick.

What does biodiversity mean?

noun

  1. The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

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Words that rhyme with biodiversity

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adversitydiversityuniversityperversity

Related words

organicbiologicalbiosafetyvarietydiversificationdiversitypluralitypluralism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biodiversity"?▾

"Biodiversity" has 4 syllables: biod · iv · ers · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "biodiversity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biodiversity" is /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/.

What does "biodiversity" mean?▾

Biodiversity: The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

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