How to pronounce cleidoic
Say it like kly-DOH-ik. Cleidoic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kly
- DOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleidoic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleidoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kly-DOH-ik.
What does cleidoic mean?
- Enclosed in a protective shell that limits the interchange of fluids.
Words that rhyme with cleidoic
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Questions about saying cleidoic
How do you pronounce cleidoic?
Say kly-DOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /klaɪˈdoʊɪk/. In British English it is /klaɪˈdəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleidoic?
Cleidoic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kly · DOH · ik.
Is cleidoic 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 /klaɪˈdəʊɪk/ (kly-DOH-ik).