How to Pronounce "biotechnology"
word
ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑɫədʒi
BY-oh-tek-NAH-luh-jee
bˌaɪəʊtɛknˈɒlədʒi
BY-uh-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee
Definition
The use of living things, such as bacteria or plants, and technology to make useful products or solve problems, especially in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪoʊˌtɛkˈnɑɫədʒi
British English
bˌaɪəʊtɛknˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-oh-tek-NAH-luh-jee
UK
BY-uh-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Biotechnology is changing the way we grow food.
My brother studies biotechnology at university.
New medicines are developed using biotechnology.
Many startups in Silicon Valley are focused on biotechnology.