How to pronounce hemorrhoid
Say it like HEM-uh-royd. Hemorrhoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- uh
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemorrhoid 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.
- roydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hemorrhoid
American and British speakers say hemorrhoid in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEM-uh-royd.
What does hemorrhoid mean?
- An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.
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Questions about saying hemorrhoid
How do you pronounce hemorrhoid?
Say HEM-uh-royd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemorrhoid?
Hemorrhoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · uh · royd.
Do Americans and Brits say hemorrhoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhɛməˌrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.