How to pronounce lipoid
Say it like LIP-oyd. Lipoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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- LIP
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lipoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of lipoid
American and British speakers say lipoid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪpɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɪpɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIP-oyd.
What does lipoid mean?
- Of pertaining to fat.
- A lipid or other substance resembling fat
Where does lipoid come from?
From lip- + -oid.
Questions about saying lipoid
How do you pronounce lipoid?
Say LIP-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪpɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪpɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lipoid?
Lipoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say lipoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪpɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪpɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.