How to pronounce mastoid
Say it like MAS-toyd. Mastoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæstɔɪd/MAS-toyd
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- MAS
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- toydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
What does mastoid mean?
adjective
- Being the process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
- Being any of several bony elements that occupy a similar position in the skull of lower vertebrates.
- Of or relating to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
Questions about saying mastoid
How do you pronounce mastoid?
Say MAS-toyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastoid?
Mastoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · toyd.