How to pronounce botryoid
Say it like BOT-ree-oyd. Botryoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- ree
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botryoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of botryoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOT-ree-oyd.
What does botryoid mean?
- A determinate inflorescence, similar to a raceme, taking the form of flowers arranged alongside an axis.
- Alternative form of botryoidal.
Questions about saying botryoid
How do you pronounce botryoid?
Say BOT-ree-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtriˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtriˌɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botryoid?
Botryoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · ree · oyd.
Is botryoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒtriˌɔɪd/ (BOT-ree-oyd).