How to pronounce cuboid
Say it like KYOO-boyd. Cuboid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- boyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuboid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- boydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cuboid
American and British speakers say cuboid in essentially the same way: /ˈkjubɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈkjuːbɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-boyd.
What does cuboid mean?
- Of the shape of a cube.
- The cuboid bone.
- A hexahedron.
Where does cuboid come from?
From cube + -oid.
Questions about saying cuboid
How do you pronounce cuboid?
Say KYOO-boyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjubɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːbɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuboid?
Cuboid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · boyd.
Do Americans and Brits say cuboid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjubɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːbɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.