How to pronounce acanthoid
Say it like uh-KAN-thoyd. Acanthoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
- uh
- KAN
- thoyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acanthoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thoydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of acanthoid
American and British speakers say acanthoid in essentially the same way: /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/ in the US and /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAN-thoyd.
What does acanthoid mean?
- Having the shape of a spine or thorn
Where does acanthoid come from?
From acanth- (“thorn”) + -oid (“resembling”).
Questions about saying acanthoid
How do you pronounce acanthoid?
Say uh-KAN-thoyd. The American pronunciation is /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acanthoid?
Acanthoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: uh · KAN · thoyd.
Do Americans and Brits say acanthoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/ and the British form is /əˈkænˌθɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.