How to pronounce glenoid
Say it like GLEE-noyd. Glenoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce glenoid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GLEE
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glenoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of glenoid
American and British speakers say glenoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlinɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEE-noyd.
What does glenoid mean?
- A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.
- Of or pertaining to this depression.
Where does glenoid come from?
From glene + -oid.
Questions about saying glenoid
How do you pronounce glenoid?
Say GLEE-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlinɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glenoid?
Glenoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say glenoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlinɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.