How to pronounce haemorrhoids
Say it like HEM-uh-roydz. Haemorrhoids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- uh
- roydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haemorrhoids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- roydzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of haemorrhoids
American and British speakers say haemorrhoids in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/ in the US and /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEM-uh-roydz.
What does haemorrhoids mean?
- A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.
- plural of hemorrhoid
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Questions about saying haemorrhoids
How do you pronounce haemorrhoids?
Say HEM-uh-roydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haemorrhoids?
Haemorrhoids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · uh · roydz.
Do Americans and Brits say haemorrhoids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.