How to pronounce carotenoid
Say it like kuh-ROT-ih-noyd. Carotenoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- kuh
- ROT
- ih
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carotenoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of carotenoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-ROT-ih-noyd.
What does carotenoid mean?
- Any of a class of yellow to red organic pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls.
- Of or relating to such a class of pigments.
Where does carotenoid come from?
From carotene + -oid.
Questions about saying carotenoid
How do you pronounce carotenoid?
Say kuh-ROT-ih-noyd. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɑtɪˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈrɒtɪˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carotenoid?
Carotenoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: kuh · ROT · ih · noyd.
Is carotenoid 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 /kəˈrɒtɪˌnɔɪd/ (kuh-ROT-ih-noyd).