How to pronounce amyloid
Say it like AM-ih-loyd. Amyloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amyloid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- loydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of amyloid
American and British speakers say amyloid in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-loyd.
What does amyloid mean?
- A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
- Any of various starchlike substances.
- Containing or resembling starch.
- Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent.
Where does amyloid come from?
From amyl + -oid.
Questions about saying amyloid
How do you pronounce amyloid?
Say AM-ih-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amyloid?
Amyloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · loyd.
Do Americans and Brits say amyloid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.