How to pronounce aneroid
Say it like AN-uh-royd. Aneroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aneroid 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- roydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of aneroid
American and British speakers say aneroid in essentially the same way: /ˈænərɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈænərɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-royd.
What does aneroid mean?
- Not using or containing fluid“An evacuated bellows and mechanical linkage operates an aneroid barometer.”
- An aneroid barometer.
- An aneroid calorimeter.
Questions about saying aneroid
How do you pronounce aneroid?
Say AN-uh-royd. The American pronunciation is /ˈænərɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈænərɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aneroid?
Aneroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · royd.
Do Americans and Brits say aneroid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænərɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈænərɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.