word
biodiversity
by-oh-dih-VER-sih-tee
ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈvɜːrsɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
biodiversity
Dictionary meaning
The variety of life on Earth — the range of species, ecosystems, and genetic variation.
Examples
- The Amazon rainforest supports extraordinary biodiversity found nowhere else on the planet.
Common mispronunciations
bio-di-VER-sityby-oh-DIV-er-sih-tee
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