How to pronounce fibroid
Say it like FY-broyd. Fibroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- broyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- broydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of fibroid
American and British speakers say fibroid in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-broyd.
What does fibroid mean?
- A benign tumor of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
- A fibroma.
Where does fibroid come from?
From fibro- + -oid.
Questions about saying fibroid
How do you pronounce fibroid?
Say FY-broyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibroid?
Fibroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · broyd.
Do Americans and Brits say fibroid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪbrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.