How to Pronounce Prebiotic

To pronounce "prebiotic", say PREB-iot-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹiːbaɪˈɒtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pɹiːbaɪˈɒtɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prebiotic”

"prebiotic" has 3 syllables: preb-iot-ic. It rhymes with erotic and chaotic, if that helps it stick.

What does prebiotic mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in plural) A substance in food that is hard to digest and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms.

adjective

  1. Before the advent of life.
  2. (of a food) Not digestible, but beneficial.

Words that rhyme with prebiotic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eroticchaoticexoticdespoticneuroticsemioticpsychoticnarcotichypnoticaquaticidioticrobotic

Related words

bioprecursorpreinoculumpreruminantpredeveloperpreseedprovantprevitaminprecursory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prebiotic"?▾

"Prebiotic" has 3 syllables: preb · iot · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "prebiotic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prebiotic" is /pɹiːbaɪˈɒtɪk/.

What does "prebiotic" mean?▾

Prebiotic: (chiefly in plural) A substance in food that is hard to digest and promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms.

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