How to pronounce circumpolloid
Say it like sur-kum-POH-loyd. Circumpolloid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- sur
- kum
- POH
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumpolloid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- loydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of circumpolloid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sur-kum-POH-loyd.
What does circumpolloid mean?
- shaped like a sphere with a thickened margin and concentric furrow
Where does circumpolloid come from?
From circum- + poll + -oid.
Questions about saying circumpolloid
How do you pronounce circumpolloid?
Say sur-kum-POH-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈpoʊlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈpəʊlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumpolloid?
Circumpolloid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: sur · kum · POH · loyd.
Is circumpolloid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɜːkəmˈpəʊlɔɪd/ (sur-kum-POH-loyd).