How to pronounce gynoid
Say it like GHY-noyd. Gynoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY).
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- GHY
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of gynoid
American and British speakers say gynoid in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHY-noyd.
What does gynoid mean?
- An android (humanoid robot) in female form.
- Gynaecoid.“a gynoid fat distribution”
- Of, pertaining to or following the distribution pattern of the type of body fat, more prevalent in women, that forms around the hips, breasts and thighs and is relatively rich in the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids which are important in the development of fetuses.
Where does gynoid come from?
From gyno- + android.
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Questions about saying gynoid
How do you pronounce gynoid?
Say GHY-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynoid?
Gynoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHY). Broken into parts: GHY · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say gynoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡaɪˌnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.