How to pronounce flavonoid
Say it like FLAY-vuh-noyd. Flavonoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- vuh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flavonoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of flavonoid
American and British speakers say flavonoid in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-vuh-noyd.
What does flavonoid mean?
- Any of many compounds that are plant metabolites, being formally derived from flavone; they have antioxidant properties, and sometimes contribute to flavor.
Where does flavonoid come from?
From flavone + -oid, from Latin flāvus (“yellow”).
Questions about saying flavonoid
How do you pronounce flavonoid?
Say FLAY-vuh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flavonoid?
Flavonoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · vuh · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say flavonoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.