How to pronounce oroide
Say it like OH-ruh-wyde. Oroide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊrəˌwaɪd/OH-ruh-wyde
UK British/ˈəʊrəˌwaɪd/OH-ruh-wyde
- OH
- ruh
- wyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oroide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oroide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-ruh-wyde.
What does oroide mean?
noun
- An alloy of copper and zinc or tin that has a gold color, used in making inexpensive jewelry.
Questions about saying oroide
How do you pronounce oroide?
Say OH-ruh-wyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrəˌwaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊrəˌwaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oroide?
Oroide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ruh · wyde.
Is oroide 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 /ˈəʊrəˌwaɪd/ (OH-ruh-wyde).