How to pronounce gadoid
Say it like GAY-doyd. Gadoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- doyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- doydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of gadoid
American and British speakers say gadoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-doyd.
What does gadoid mean?
- Of or pertaining to cod, to the Gadidae family of related fish, or to fish asserted to closely resemble them.
- Any fish of the family Gadidae or one asserted to closely resemble such a fish.
Where does gadoid come from?
By surface analysis, translingual Gad(us) + -oid.
Questions about saying gadoid
How do you pronounce gadoid?
Say GAY-doyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadoid?
Gadoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · doyd.
Do Americans and Brits say gadoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪdɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.