How to pronounce contoid
Say it like KON-toyd. Contoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑntɔɪd/KON-toyd
UK British/ˈkɒntɔɪd/KON-toyd
- KON
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- toydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of contoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-toyd.
What does contoid mean?
noun
- A phonetic consonant, as opposed to a phonological one.
Where does contoid come from?
From con(sonan)t + -oid.
Questions about saying contoid
How do you pronounce contoid?
Say KON-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contoid?
Contoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · toyd.
Is contoid 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 /ˈkɒntɔɪd/ (KON-toyd).