How to pronounce goblinoid
Say it like GOB-lih-noyd. Goblinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB).
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- GOB
- lih
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goblinoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of goblinoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOB-lih-noyd.
What does goblinoid mean?
- Having the appearance or characteristics of a goblin.
- A being having the appearance or characteristics of a goblin.
Where does goblinoid come from?
From goblin + -oid.
Questions about saying goblinoid
How do you pronounce goblinoid?
Say GOB-lih-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑblɪnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒblɪnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goblinoid?
Goblinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB). Broken into parts: GOB · lih · noyd.
Is goblinoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒblɪnɔɪd/ (GOB-lih-noyd).