How to pronounce cannabinoid
Say it like KAN-uh-buh-noyd. Cannabinoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- buh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannabinoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cannabinoid
American and British speakers say cannabinoid in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-buh-noyd.
What does cannabinoid mean?
- Substance that is structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in cannabis, or that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
- Structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol
Where does cannabinoid come from?
From cannab(is) + -in + -oid.
Questions about saying cannabinoid
How do you pronounce cannabinoid?
Say KAN-uh-buh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannabinoid?
Cannabinoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · buh · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say cannabinoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.