How to pronounce sinusoid
Say it like SY-nuh-soyd. Sinusoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
- SY
- nuh
- soyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinusoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- soydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sinusoid
American and British speakers say sinusoid in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-nuh-soyd.
What does sinusoid mean?
- A curve having the shape of a sine wave.“Temperature during the week can be represented with a sinusoid.”
- Any of several channels through which venous blood passes in various organs.
- Sinusoidal.
- Characteristic of a sinus.
Where does sinusoid come from?
From the French sinusoïde, equivalent to sinus + -oid.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sine curve
Questions about saying sinusoid
How do you pronounce sinusoid?
Say SY-nuh-soyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinusoid?
Sinusoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · nuh · soyd.
Do Americans and Brits say sinusoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪnəsɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.