How to pronounce scombroid
Say it like SKOM-broyd. Scombroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOM).
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US American/ˈskɑmbrɔɪd/SKOM-broyd
UK British/ˈskɒmbrɔɪd/SKOM-broyd
- SKOM
- broyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scombroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- broydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of scombroid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOM-broyd.
What does scombroid mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to mackerel.
- Any fish of the family Scombridae, of which the mackerel (Scomber) is the type.
- A form of food poisoning caused by spoiled fish.
Questions about saying scombroid
How do you pronounce scombroid?
Say SKOM-broyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑmbrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskɒmbrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scombroid?
Scombroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOM). Broken into parts: SKOM · broyd.
Is scombroid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskɒmbrɔɪd/ (SKOM-broyd).