How to pronounce crinoid
Say it like KRY-noyd. Crinoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinoid 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.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of crinoid
American and British speakers say crinoid in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-noyd.
What does crinoid mean?
- One of the numerous animals that make up the class Crinoidea; the feather stars or sea lilies.
- Relating to or sharing the qualities and features of the class Crinoidea.
Questions about saying crinoid
How do you pronounce crinoid?
Say KRY-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinoid?
Crinoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say crinoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.