How to pronounce sinusoidal
Say it like sy-nuh-SOY-dul. Sinusoidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOY).
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- sy
- nuh
- SOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinusoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinusoidal
American and British speakers say sinusoidal in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-nuh-SOY-dul.
What does sinusoidal mean?
- Having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.
- Relating to any of several channels (the sinusoids) through which venous blood passes in various organs.
- A sine wave (or combination of such waves)
Where does sinusoidal come from?
From sinusoid + -al.
Words that rhyme with sinusoidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sinusoidal.
Questions about saying sinusoidal
How do you pronounce sinusoidal?
Say sy-nuh-SOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinusoidal?
Sinusoidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOY). Broken into parts: sy · nuh · SOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say sinusoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.