How to pronounce cricothyroid
Say it like kry-koh-THY-royd. Cricothyroid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- kry
- koh
- THY
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cricothyroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- roydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cricothyroid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kry-koh-THY-royd.
What does cricothyroid mean?
- Of or pertaining both to the cricoid and the thyroid cartilages.
Where does cricothyroid come from?
From crico- + thyroid.
Questions about saying cricothyroid
How do you pronounce cricothyroid?
Say kry-koh-THY-royd. The American pronunciation is /ˌkraɪkoʊˈθaɪˌrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkraɪkəʊˈθaɪrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cricothyroid?
Cricothyroid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: kry · koh · THY · royd.
Is cricothyroid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkraɪkəʊˈθaɪrɔɪd/ (kry-koh-THY-royd).