How to pronounce blattoid
Say it like BLAT-oyd. Blattoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAT).
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- BLAT
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blattoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of blattoid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLAT-oyd.
What does blattoid mean?
- Any member of the Blattoidea superfamily of cockroaches and termites.
- Relating to the Blattoidea, comprised of cockroaches and termites.
Where does blattoid come from?
Borrowed from translingual Blattoidea, from the type genus of Blatta, from Latin blatta (“photophobic bug”).
Questions about saying blattoid
How do you pronounce blattoid?
Say BLAT-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblætɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblætɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blattoid?
Blattoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAT). Broken into parts: BLAT · oyd.
Is blattoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈblætɔɪd/ (BLAT-oyd).