How to Pronounce "biosynthesis"
word
ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθɛsɪs
bye-oh-SIN-the-sis
ˌbaɪ.əʊˈsɪnθəsɪs
bye-uh-SIN-thuh-sis
Definition
Biosynthesis is the process by which living organisms produce complex molecules from simpler ones, usually with the help of enzymes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪoʊˈsɪnθɛsɪs
British English
ˌbaɪ.əʊˈsɪnθəsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bye-oh-SIN-the-sis
UK
bye-uh-SIN-thuh-sis
Listen in Context
Proteins are made by biosynthesis in living cells.
Scientists study biosynthesis to understand how vitamins are made.
Biosynthesis requires enzymes to help build molecules.
Without biosynthesis, our bodies couldn’t make the hormones we need.