How to pronounce deltoid
Say it like DEL-toyd. Deltoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deltoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- toydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of deltoid
American and British speakers say deltoid in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛltɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛltɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-toyd.
What does deltoid mean?
- The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
- The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
- A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).
- In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
- Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.
- Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
Questions about saying deltoid
How do you pronounce deltoid?
Say DEL-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛltɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛltɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deltoid?
Deltoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · toyd.
Do Americans and Brits say deltoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛltɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛltɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.