How to pronounce coccoidal
Say it like kah-KOY-dul. Coccoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY).
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- kah
- KOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coccoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOYSay 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 coccoidal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-KOY-dul.
What does coccoidal mean?
- Characteristic of a coccus
Where does coccoidal come from?
From coccus + -oid + -al.
Words that rhyme with coccoidal
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Questions about saying coccoidal
How do you pronounce coccoidal?
Say kah-KOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /kɑˈkɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /kɒˈkɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coccoidal?
Coccoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY). Broken into parts: kah · KOY · dul.
Is coccoidal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒˈkɔɪdəl/ (ko-KOY-dul).