How to pronounce leproid
Say it like LEP-royd. Leproid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leproid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- roydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of leproid
American and British speakers say leproid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛˌprɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɛprɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEP-royd.
What does leproid mean?
- Synonym of leprous (“resembling leprosy or its symptoms”).
Where does leproid come from?
From leprosy + -oid.
Questions about saying leproid
How do you pronounce leproid?
Say LEP-royd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛˌprɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛprɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leproid?
Leproid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · royd.
Do Americans and Brits say leproid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛˌprɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɛprɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.