How to pronounce chiroteuthid
Say it like ky-roh-TOO-thid. Chiroteuthid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- ky
- roh
- TOO
- thid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiroteuthid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiroteuthid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ky-roh-TYOO-thid.
What does chiroteuthid mean?
- Any squid in the family Chiroteuthidae, sometimes called whiplash squids.
- Relating to, of characteristic of, squids of the family Chiroteuthidae.
Questions about saying chiroteuthid
How do you pronounce chiroteuthid?
Say ky-roh-TOO-thid. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪroʊˈtuθɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪrəʊˈtjuːθɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiroteuthid?
Chiroteuthid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: ky · roh · TOO · thid.
Is chiroteuthid 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 /ˌkaɪrəʊˈtjuːθɪd/ (ky-roh-TYOO-thid).