How to pronounce arachnoid
Say it like uh-RAK-noyd. Arachnoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK).
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- uh
- RAK
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arachnoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of arachnoid
American and British speakers say arachnoid in essentially the same way: /əˈræknɔɪd/ in the US and /əˈræknɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAK-noyd.
What does arachnoid mean?
- Relating to or resembling spider webs; covered with or composed of soft loose hairs or fibers.
- Relating to the arachnoid mater.
- A round network of fractures in the crust of Venus.
- Relating to or resembling spiders.
Questions about saying arachnoid
How do you pronounce arachnoid?
Say uh-RAK-noyd. The American pronunciation is /əˈræknɔɪd/. In British English it is /əˈræknɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arachnoid?
Arachnoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAK). Broken into parts: uh · RAK · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say arachnoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈræknɔɪd/ and the British form is /əˈræknɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.