How to pronounce alkaloid
Say it like AL-kuh-loyd. Alkaloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkaloid 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- loydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of alkaloid
American and British speakers say alkaloid in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəlɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈælkəlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-loyd.
What does alkaloid mean?
- Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.
- Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.
Where does alkaloid come from?
From alkali + -oid. Compare French alcaloïde.
Questions about saying alkaloid
How do you pronounce alkaloid?
Say AL-kuh-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈælkəlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkaloid?
Alkaloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · loyd.
Do Americans and Brits say alkaloid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəlɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈælkəlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.