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