View Poll Results: How do you pronounce biopic?
Bi-op-ic
44
46.32%
Bio-pic
49
51.58%
oth-er
2
2.11%
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Bi-op-ic or Bio-pic?
03-13-06, 09:10 AM
#26
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally Posted by cultshock
I never realized that there would be confusion with the pronounciation of this word. 
How do you pronounce the beginning syllables in "biographical picture"? Same way with the short form. I'm sure that you could hear someone using a different pronounciation somewhere, but seriously, which way seems more logical?
How do you pronounce the beginning syllables in "biographical picture"? Same way with the short form. I'm sure that you could hear someone using a different pronounciation somewhere, but seriously, which way seems more logical?
Logical is not always the answer.
03-13-06, 10:08 AM
#27
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Well how do you pronounce Harass? Why do people insist on saying Hairessment?
Logical is not always the answer.
Logical is not always the answer.
03-13-06, 12:58 PM
#28
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally Posted by DrRingDing
i think the difference comes down to what you want to hear... to me, the difference between a syllable break between BY-OH-PICK and BY-OHP-ICK is so neglible when said fast that you can't really determine it.
then again, try asking a brit how to pronounce "elevator"...
then again, try asking a brit how to pronounce "elevator"...
Pretty straightforward.
How about the thing that you stick your garden hose into on the outside of your house [not the gnome, the other end].
it's spelled spigot
but I've always pronounced it spicket.
And of course, the exact same thing on the inside of your house is now a 'faucet'.
03-13-06, 10:43 PM
#33
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by kvrdave
But then, I hear hollywood directors call an homage and "O maj" which probably just makes them feel smart. Technically correct, but everyone still thinks you're an ass. 
And for the record I've never heard anyone pronounce it bio-pic. Bi-opic is the way to go.
03-13-06, 11:53 PM
#34
DVD Talk Legend
I just need some clarification.
To the people who say that they have only heard it pronounced BI-OPIC
Are you saying and/or hearing: BI--AH-PIC or BI--OH-PIC ??
To the people who say that they have only heard it pronounced BI-OPIC
Are you saying and/or hearing: BI--AH-PIC or BI--OH-PIC ??
03-14-06, 12:14 AM
#35
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
Anybody read any good bye-oh-graphies lately?
Nobody says "bio-graphies" -- it's "bi-ah-graphies"
Just like bi-ah-pic
03-14-06, 12:36 AM
#37
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Count Dooku
I just need some clarification.
To the people who say that they have only heard it pronounced BI-OPIC
Are you saying and/or hearing: BI--AH-PIC or BI--OH-PIC ??
To the people who say that they have only heard it pronounced BI-OPIC
Are you saying and/or hearing: BI--AH-PIC or BI--OH-PIC ??
03-14-06, 12:41 AM
#38
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Originally Posted by GuessWho
Excellent example!!
Nobody says "bio-graphies" -- it's "bi-ah-graphies"
Just like bi-ah-pic
Nobody says "bio-graphies" -- it's "bi-ah-graphies"
Just like bi-ah-pic
People can call it a "bi-ah-pic" all they like, but I'll take the word of Merriam Webster since, you know, it's kind of their business to know how to pronounce words correctly.
-JP
03-14-06, 08:30 AM
#40
DVD Talk Godfather
I think the problem stems from it being one word versus a hyphenated word. Bio-pic sounds like two words and doesn't flow as well as bi-ah-pic, which acutally sounds like one word.
03-14-06, 09:37 AM
#41
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
According to the dictionary, it's bi-oh-pic. That said, it's so widely pronounced bi-ah-pic, I imagine it'll eventually be recognized as an alternate pronunciation. Just like how so many people added a syllable to preventive that we now recognize preventative as a legitimate pronunciation.
03-14-06, 11:54 AM
#42
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
Anybody read any good bye-oh-graphies lately?
try saying these words -
photography, photographer, photograph
notice something? just because words have the same roots, they don't necessarily sound the same!
