How to Pronounce "bioluminescent"
word
ˌbaɪoʊˌluːməˈnɛsənt
by-oh-loo-muh-NES-uhnt
ˌbaɪ.əʊˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt
by-uh-loo-mi-NES-uhnt
Definition
Describes living organisms that produce and emit light naturally, such as certain fish, insects, or fungi.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪoʊˌluːməˈnɛsənt
British English
ˌbaɪ.əʊˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
by-oh-loo-muh-NES-uhnt
UK
by-uh-loo-mi-NES-uhnt
Listen in Context
Fireflies are bioluminescent insects.
The deep sea has many bioluminescent creatures.
Some mushrooms are bioluminescent and glow at night.
The jellyfish looked amazing because it was bioluminescent in the dark water.