How to pronounce corticosteroid
Say it like KOR-tih-koh-ster-oh-eed. Corticosteroid has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkoʊrtɪkoʊstɛroʊid/KOR-tih-koh-ster-oh-eed
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- KOR
- tih
- koh
- ster
- oh
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corticosteroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does corticosteroid mean?
noun
- Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
- Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.
Where does corticosteroid come from?
From cortico- + steroid.
Questions about saying corticosteroid
How do you pronounce corticosteroid?
Say KOR-tih-koh-ster-oh-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊrtɪkoʊstɛroʊid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corticosteroid?
Corticosteroid has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tih · koh · ster · oh · eed.