How to pronounce ctenoid
Say it like TEE-noyd. Ctenoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ctenoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ctenoid
American and British speakers say ctenoid in essentially the same way: /ˈtinɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈtiːnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-noyd.
What does ctenoid mean?
- Having a toothed margin, usually fish scales
- Comb-like in shape.
- A ctenoidean.
Where does ctenoid come from?
From cteno- + -oid.
Questions about saying ctenoid
How do you pronounce ctenoid?
Say TEE-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtinɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtiːnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ctenoid?
Ctenoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say ctenoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtinɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtiːnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.