How to pronounce ganoid
Say it like GAN-oh-id. Ganoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN).
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US American/ˈɡænoʊɪd/GAN-oh-id
UK British/ˈɡænəʊɪd/GAN-oh-id
- GAN
- oh
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ganoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ganoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GAN-oh-id.
What does ganoid mean?
adjective
- Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
- Having ganoid scales or plates, as a fish; specifically, of or pertaining to the Ganoidei.
- One of the Ganoidei, a disused taxonomic grouping of fishes, including the bowfin, gars, and sturgeons.
Questions about saying ganoid
How do you pronounce ganoid?
Say GAN-oh-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡænoʊɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡænəʊɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ganoid?
Ganoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAN). Broken into parts: GAN · oh · id.
Is ganoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡænəʊɪd/ (GAN-oh-id).