How to pronounce metalloid
Say it like MET-uh-loyd. Metalloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metalloid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- loydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of metalloid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-loyd.
What does metalloid mean?
- An element, such as silicon or germanium, intermediate in properties between that of a metal and a nonmetal; especially an elemental semiconductor.
- Of or relating to the metalloids.
- Characteristic of the metal music genre.
Where does metalloid come from?
From metal + -oid.
Questions about saying metalloid
How do you pronounce metalloid?
Say MET-uh-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metalloid?
Metalloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · loyd.
Is metalloid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ (MET-uh-loyd).