How to pronounce euthyroid
Say it like yoo-THY-royd. Euthyroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY).
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- yoo
- THY
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euthyroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- roydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of euthyroid
American and British speakers say euthyroid in essentially the same way: /juˈθaɪrɔɪd/ in the US and /juːˈθaɪrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-THY-royd.
What does euthyroid mean?
- Having normal thyroid function.
- A person with a normally functioning thyroid.
Where does euthyroid come from?
Coined between 1920 and 1925 from Greek eu- + thyroid.
Questions about saying euthyroid
How do you pronounce euthyroid?
Say yoo-THY-royd. The American pronunciation is /juˈθaɪrɔɪd/. In British English it is /juːˈθaɪrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euthyroid?
Euthyroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY). Broken into parts: yoo · THY · royd.
Do Americans and Brits say euthyroid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈθaɪrɔɪd/ and the British form is /juːˈθaɪrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.