How to pronounce conchoidal
Say it like kong-KOY-dul. Conchoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY).
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- kong
- KOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conchoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kongKeep 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 conchoidal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kong-KOY-dul.
What does conchoidal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a conchoid; that may be defined as a conchoid.
- Irregular, with planar, concentric curves, similar to those on a mussel shell.
- That fractures with planar concentric curves (e.g., as flint, chert or obsidian).
Where does conchoidal come from?
From conchoid + -al.
Words that rhyme with conchoidal
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Questions about saying conchoidal
How do you pronounce conchoidal?
Say kong-KOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /kɑŋˈkɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /kɒŋˈkɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conchoidal?
Conchoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOY). Broken into parts: kong · KOY · dul.
Is conchoidal 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 /kɒŋˈkɔɪdəl/ (kong-KOY-dul).