How to Pronounce Biotechnology

To pronounce "biotechnology", say BIOT-echn-ol-ogy — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “biotechnology”

"biotechnology" has 4 syllables: biot-echn-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does biotechnology mean?

noun

  1. The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
  2. The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.

Words that rhyme with biotechnology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

bioengineeringergonomicsbiotechbiologicalbiologybiosafetyoceanographytech

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "biotechnology"?▾

"Biotechnology" has 4 syllables: biot · echn · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "biotechnology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "biotechnology" is /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/.

What does "biotechnology" mean?▾

Biotechnology: The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

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