How to pronounce oneiroid
Say it like oh-NY-royd. Oneiroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- oh
- NY
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oneiroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- roydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of oneiroid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-NY-royd.
What does oneiroid mean?
- Characterized by a dream-like or nightmare-like state, often as part of schizophrenia.
Words that rhyme with oneiroid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oneiroid.
Questions about saying oneiroid
How do you pronounce oneiroid?
Say oh-NY-royd. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈnaɪrɔɪd/. In British English it is /əʊˈnaɪrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oneiroid?
Oneiroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: oh · NY · royd.
Is oneiroid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈnaɪrɔɪd/ (oh-NY-royd).