How to pronounce bdelloid
Say it like DEL-oyd. Bdelloid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bdelloid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of bdelloid
American and British speakers say bdelloid in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛlɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-oyd.
What does bdelloid mean?
- Of or pertaining to rotifers of the subclass Bdelloidea
- A rotifer of the subclass Bdelloidea
Questions about saying bdelloid
How do you pronounce bdelloid?
Say DEL-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bdelloid?
Bdelloid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say bdelloid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛlɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.