How to Pronounce Biosafety

To pronounce "biosafety", say BIOS-af-ety — 3 syllables, IPA /baɪ.ɑˈseɪf.tiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/baɪ.ɑˈseɪf.tiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “biosafety”

"biosafety" has 3 syllables: bios-af-ety. It rhymes with safety and flightsafety, if that helps it stick.

What does biosafety mean?

noun

  1. Protection from potential harm from biological agents, such as infectious microbes or modified genes.

Words that rhyme with biosafety

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

safetyflightsafety

Related words

biosecuritybiotechnologybiotechbiodiversitybiologicalbiotechnologicalcontainmentcartagena

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biosafety"?▾

"Biosafety" has 3 syllables: bios · af · ety.

What is the IPA transcription of "biosafety"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biosafety" is /baɪ.ɑˈseɪf.tiː/.

What does "biosafety" mean?▾

Biosafety: Protection from potential harm from biological agents, such as infectious microbes or modified genes.

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