How to pronounce algid
Say it like AL-jid. Algid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- jid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of algid
American and British speakers say algid in essentially the same way: /ˈældʒɪd/ in the US and /ˈældʒɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-jid.
What does algid mean?
- Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature, especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.“algid malaria”
Where does algid come from?
Borrowed from Latin algidus (“cold”).
Questions about saying algid
How do you pronounce algid?
Say AL-jid. The American pronunciation is /ˈældʒɪd/. In British English it is /ˈældʒɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algid?
Algid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · jid.
Do Americans and Brits say algid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈældʒɪd/ and the British form is /ˈældʒɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.