How to pronounce elfoid
Say it like EL-foyd. Elfoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- foyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elfoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- foydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of elfoid
American and British speakers say elfoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlfɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛlfɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-foyd.
What does elfoid mean?
- Resembling an elf; elfish; elflike.
Where does elfoid come from?
From elf + -oid.
Questions about saying elfoid
How do you pronounce elfoid?
Say EL-foyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlfɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛlfɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elfoid?
Elfoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · foyd.
Do Americans and Brits say elfoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlfɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛlfɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.