How to pronounce lymphoid
Say it like LIM-foyd. Lymphoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM).
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- LIM
- foyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lymphoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- foydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of lymphoid
American and British speakers say lymphoid in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIM-foyd.
What does lymphoid mean?
- Relating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the body
Where does lymphoid come from?
From lymph + -oid.
Questions about saying lymphoid
How do you pronounce lymphoid?
Say LIM-foyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lymphoid?
Lymphoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIM). Broken into parts: LIM · foyd.
Do Americans and Brits say lymphoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪmˌfɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.