How to pronounce filicoid
Say it like FIL-ih-koyd. Filicoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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- FIL
- ih
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filicoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- koydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of filicoid
American and British speakers say filicoid in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-ih-koyd.
What does filicoid mean?
- Any fern-like plant.
- Resembling a fern, either in form or in the nature of the method of reproduction.
Where does filicoid come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin filix (“fern”) + English -oid.
Questions about saying filicoid
How do you pronounce filicoid?
Say FIL-ih-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filicoid?
Filicoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ih · koyd.
Do Americans and Brits say filicoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlɪkɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.