How to pronounce hyoidal
Say it like hy-OY-dul. Hyoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY).
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- hy
- OY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyoidal
American and British speakers say hyoidal in essentially the same way: /haɪˈɔɪdəl/ in the US and /haɪˈɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-OY-dul.
What does hyoidal mean?
- Synonym of hyoid.
Where does hyoidal come from?
From hyoid (noun) + -al.
Words that rhyme with hyoidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hyoidal.
Questions about saying hyoidal
How do you pronounce hyoidal?
Say hy-OY-dul. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /haɪˈɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoidal?
Hyoidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY). Broken into parts: hy · OY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say hyoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /haɪˈɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.