How to pronounce echinoid
Say it like EK-uh-noyd. Echinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- uh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Echinoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of echinoid
American and British speakers say echinoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-uh-noyd.
What does echinoid mean?
- Any sea urchin or sea dollar of the class Echinoidea.
- Resembling a sea urchin.
Where does echinoid come from?
From echino- + -oid.
Questions about saying echinoid
How do you pronounce echinoid?
Say EK-uh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in echinoid?
Echinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · uh · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say echinoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛkəˌnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.