How to pronounce hyoideal
Say it like hy-OY-dee-ul. Hyoideal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY).
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- hy
- OY
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoideal 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyoideal
American and British speakers say hyoideal in essentially the same way: /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/ in the US and /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-OY-dee-ul.
What does hyoideal mean?
- Synonym of hyoid.
Where does hyoideal come from?
From New Latin hȳoīdeus (“hyoid”) + -al.
Questions about saying hyoideal
How do you pronounce hyoideal?
Say hy-OY-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/. In British English it is /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoideal?
Hyoideal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY). Broken into parts: hy · OY · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say hyoideal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/ and the British form is /haɪˈɔɪdiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.