How to Pronounce "Biopic"

Biopic is pronounced ˈbaɪoʊpɪk. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Biopic is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈbaɪoʊpɪk.

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IPA ˈbaɪoʊpɪk

Syllables: bi·o·pic

What does "Biopic" mean?

noun

A biographical film that dramatizes the life of a real person.

Example: "The biopic about the famous musician won several awards for its portrayal of his life."

Blend of biographical and picture (film). The O is long, not short.

🗣️ Step by Step

It sounds like BYE-oh-pik. The first syllable 'BYE' is stressed, followed by 'oh' as in 'go' and 'pik' like 'pick'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'bee-oh-pick', which misplaces the stress and alters the vowel sounds.

💬 Example

The biopic about the famous musician won several awards for its portrayal of his life.

Biopic is pronounced ˈbaɪoʊpɪk. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Biopic is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈbaɪoʊpɪk.