How to pronounce hyoid
Say it like HY-oyd. Hyoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of hyoid
American and British speakers say hyoid in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈhaɪɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-oyd.
What does hyoid mean?
- Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon (υ).“This stick has a hyoid shape.”
- Of or pertaining to the hyoid bone.
- A curved line resembling the English uppercase letter U.
Questions about saying hyoid
How do you pronounce hyoid?
Say HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoid?
Hyoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say hyoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.