How to pronounce alkaloidal
Say it like al-kuh-LOY-dul. Alkaloidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOY).
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- al
- kuh
- LOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkaloidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alkaloidal
American and British speakers say alkaloidal in essentially the same way: /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-kuh-LOY-dul.
What does alkaloidal mean?
- Of or pertaining to alkaloids.
Where does alkaloidal come from?
From alkaloid + -al.
Words that rhyme with alkaloidal
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Questions about saying alkaloidal
How do you pronounce alkaloidal?
Say al-kuh-LOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkaloidal?
Alkaloidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOY). Broken into parts: al · kuh · LOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say alkaloidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ælkəˈlɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.