How to pronounce discoid
Say it like DIS-koyd. Discoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- koydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of discoid
American and British speakers say discoid in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪskɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɪskɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-koyd.
What does discoid mean?
- Shaped like a disc/disk.
- Having only disk florets, without petal-like ray florets.
- A disk-shaped dental excavator designed to remove the carious dentin of a decayed tooth
Where does discoid come from?
From disc + -oid.
Questions about saying discoid
How do you pronounce discoid?
Say DIS-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪskɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɪskɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discoid?
Discoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · koyd.
Do Americans and Brits say discoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪskɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɪskɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.