How to pronounce android
Say it like AN-droyd. Android has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- droyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Android pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- droydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of android
American and British speakers say android in essentially the same way: /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈændrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-droyd.
What does android mean?
- an automaton that resembles a human being
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying android
How do you pronounce android?
Say AN-droyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈændrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in android?
Android has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · droyd.
Do Americans and Brits say android the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈændrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.