How to pronounce adenoid
Say it like AD-uh-noyd. Adenoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of adenoid
American and British speakers say adenoid in essentially the same way: /ˈædəˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈædɪnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ih-noyd.
What does adenoid mean?
- an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
- Such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula.
- Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- Of or pertaining to the adenoids.
- Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.
Questions about saying adenoid
How do you pronounce adenoid?
Say AD-uh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈædɪnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenoid?
Adenoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say adenoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈædɪnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.