How to pronounce rhizoid
Say it like RY-zoyd. Rhizoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- zoyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhizoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zoydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of rhizoid
American and British speakers say rhizoid in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-zoyd.
What does rhizoid mean?
- A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
- Resembling the root of a plant.
Where does rhizoid come from?
From rhiz- + -oid.
Questions about saying rhizoid
How do you pronounce rhizoid?
Say RY-zoyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhizoid?
Rhizoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zoyd.
Do Americans and Brits say rhizoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈraɪˌzɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.