How to pronounce hominoid
Say it like HOM-uh-noyd. Hominoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hominoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hominoid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-uh-noyd.
What does hominoid mean?
- Any anthropoid (including humans and apes) belonging to the superfamily Hominoidea.
Where does hominoid come from?
From Latin homin- + -oid, after scientific Latin Hominoidea (superfamily name).
Questions about saying hominoid
How do you pronounce hominoid?
Say HOM-uh-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmənɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmənɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hominoid?
Hominoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · noyd.
Is hominoid 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 /ˈhɒmənɔɪd/ (HOM-uh-noyd).