How to pronounce cricoid
Say it like KRY-koyd. Cricoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cricoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- koydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cricoid
American and British speakers say cricoid in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪˌkɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈkraɪkɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-koyd.
What does cricoid mean?
- Of, relating to, or being a cricoid cartilage.
Questions about saying cricoid
How do you pronounce cricoid?
Say KRY-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪˌkɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cricoid?
Cricoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · koyd.
Do Americans and Brits say cricoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪˌkɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪkɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.