How to pronounce choroid
Say it like KOR-oyd. Choroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of choroid
American and British speakers say choroid in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔˌrɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈkɔːrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-royd.
What does choroid mean?
- Resembling the chorion, particularly in containing many blood vessels.
- The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.
Questions about saying choroid
How do you pronounce choroid?
Say KOR-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔˌrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choroid?
Choroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say choroid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔˌrɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.