How to pronounce mucoid
Say it like MYOO-koyd. Mucoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mucoid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYOO
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- koydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of mucoid
American and British speakers say mucoid in essentially the same way: /ˈmjukɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈmjuːkɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-koyd.
What does mucoid mean?
- Having the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.
- Pertaining to, containing, or being mucus.
- Any of a class of mucin-like substances yielding on decomposition a reducing carbohydrate together with some form of proteinaceous matter.
Where does mucoid come from?
By surface analysis, muc(o)- + -oid.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mucoid
How do you pronounce mucoid?
Say MYOO-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjukɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucoid?
Mucoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · koyd.
Do Americans and Brits say mucoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjukɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːkɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.