How to pronounce boid
Say it like BOH-id. Boid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈboʊɪd/BOH-id
UK British/ˈbəʊɪd/BOH-id
- BOH
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of boid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-id.
What does boid mean?
noun
- A computer simulation of an animal that flies in flocks or swarms.
- Any member of the family Boidae of non-venomous snakes.
Where does boid come from?
From Boids, an artificial life program developed by Craig Reynolds in 1986; derived from bird and -oid.
Questions about saying boid
How do you pronounce boid?
Say BOH-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boid?
Boid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · id.
Is boid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊɪd/ (BOH-id).