How to pronounce ethmoid
Say it like ETH-moyd. Ethmoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- moyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethmoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- moydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ethmoid
American and British speakers say ethmoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθmɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɛθmɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-moyd.
What does ethmoid mean?
- A light spongy cubical bone at the root of the nose, forming much of the walls of the nasal cavity and part of those of the orbits and having many perforations through which the olfactory nerves pass to the nose.
- Of or pertaining to the ethmoid bone.
Questions about saying ethmoid
How do you pronounce ethmoid?
Say ETH-moyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθmɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛθmɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethmoid?
Ethmoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · moyd.
Do Americans and Brits say ethmoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθmɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɛθmɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.