How to pronounce cnoidal
Say it like KNOY-dul. Cnoidal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KNOY).
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- KNOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cnoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KNOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cnoidal
American and British speakers say cnoidal in essentially the same way: /ˈknɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈknɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KNOY-dul.
What does cnoidal mean?
- Describes a traveling wave whose amplitude is constricted; e.g. a wave in shallow water.
Where does cnoidal come from?
Coined by Diederik Korteweg and Gustav de Vries in their paper in Philosophical Magazine (1895, series 5, vol.
Words that rhyme with cnoidal
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Questions about saying cnoidal
How do you pronounce cnoidal?
Say KNOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈknɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈknɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cnoidal?
Cnoidal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KNOY). Broken into parts: KNOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say cnoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈknɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈknɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.