How to pronounce phugoid
Say it like FYOO-goyd. Phugoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- goyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phugoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- goydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of phugoid
American and British speakers say phugoid in essentially the same way: /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-goyd.
What does phugoid mean?
- Of the motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object: continuously oscillating in a vertical plane due to the object pitching up and climbing, thus slowing down; then pitching down and descending, thus speeding up.
- The motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object continuously oscillating in a vertical plane due to the object pitching up and climbing, thus slowing down; then pitching down and descending, thus speeding up.
Where does phugoid come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying phugoid
How do you pronounce phugoid?
Say FYOO-goyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phugoid?
Phugoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · goyd.
Do Americans and Brits say phugoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.