How to pronounce ethmoidal
Say it like eth-MOY-dul. Ethmoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOY).
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- eth
- MOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethmoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ethmoidal
American and British speakers say ethmoidal in essentially the same way: /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: eth-MOY-dul.
What does ethmoidal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the ethmoid bone.
Where does ethmoidal come from?
From ethmoid (noun) + -al.
Words that rhyme with ethmoidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ethmoidal.
Questions about saying ethmoidal
How do you pronounce ethmoidal?
Say eth-MOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethmoidal?
Ethmoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOY). Broken into parts: eth · MOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say ethmoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ɛθˈmɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.