How to pronounce adenoids
Say it like AD-uh-noydz. Adenoids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- noydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenoids 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.
- noydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of adenoids
American and British speakers say adenoids in essentially the same way: /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/ in the US and /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uh-noydz.
What does adenoids mean?
- plural of adenoid How to pronounce adenoid
Questions about saying adenoids
How do you pronounce adenoids?
Say AD-uh-noydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenoids?
Adenoids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · noydz.
Do Americans and Brits say adenoids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈædəˌnɔɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.