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biology
Definition:
(nou) the science that studies living organisms (nou) characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms (nou) all the plant and animal life of a particular region
Phonetic Transcription:
baɪˈɒlədʒi
Examples:
If only human biology were so easy as to be a playpen for illiterate kids.
The biology of the larva is unknown.
But they just fitted the biology to their preconceptions.
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Common mistakes of biology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "bi-OL-o-gy" instead of "bi-OL-o-gy" (ˌbaɪˈɒlədʒi in UK, ˌbaɪˈɑːlədʒi in US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "OL" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "bio" as "bee-oh" instead of "bye-oh" (ˈbaɪəʊ in UK, ˈbaɪoʊ in US). Tip: Practice the "bye" sound to ensure clarity.
- Omitting the "g" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "g" at the end, saying "biol-uh-ee" instead of "biol-uh-gee" (ˈɒlədʒi in UK, ˈɑːlədʒi in US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "g" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "biology" with "biography," leading to mispronunciation. "Biography" is pronounced "by-OG-ruh-fee" (baɪˈɒɡrəfi in UK, baɪˈɑːɡrəfi in US). Tip: Distinguish by focusing on the "OL" and "OG" sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "y": Some say "bio-logy" with a long "y" sound instead of "bi-OL-o-gy" (ˈbaɪɒlədʒi in UK, ˈbaɪɑːlədʒi in US). Tip: Remember that the "y" is part of the last syllable, not a separate sound.