How to Pronounce "biosphere"
word
BYE-ohs-feer
BYE-uhs-FEER
Definition
The biosphere is the part of the Earth where living things exist, including land, water, and air.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪoʊsˌfɪɹ
British English
bˌaɪəʊsfˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-ohs-feer
UK
BYE-uhs-FEER
Listen in Context
The biosphere includes all living things on Earth.
Plants and animals depend on the biosphere to survive.
Scientists study the biosphere to learn about life on Earth.
If we damage the biosphere, it could affect every living thing on the planet.