How to pronounce mushroomoid
Say it like MUHSH-roo-moyd. Mushroomoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSH).
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- MUHSH
- roo
- moyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mushroomoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- moydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of mushroomoid
American and British speakers say mushroomoid in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌʃruˌmɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈmʌʃruːˌmɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHSH-roo-moyd.
What does mushroomoid mean?
- Resembling a mushroom.“The bomb exploded, sending a mushroomoid cloud of ash and fire into the sky.”
Where does mushroomoid come from?
From mushroom + -oid.
Questions about saying mushroomoid
How do you pronounce mushroomoid?
Say MUHSH-roo-moyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌʃruˌmɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌʃruːˌmɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mushroomoid?
Mushroomoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSH). Broken into parts: MUHSH · roo · moyd.
Do Americans and Brits say mushroomoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌʃruˌmɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌʃruːˌmɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.