How to pronounce styloid
Say it like STY-loyd. Styloid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Styloid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- loydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of styloid
American and British speakers say styloid in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-loyd.
What does styloid mean?
- Resembling a stylus or pen.
- Of or pertaining to the styloid process.
Where does styloid come from?
From style or stylus + -oid (“-like, resembling”).
Words that rhyme with styloid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of styloid.
Questions about saying styloid
How do you pronounce styloid?
Say STY-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in styloid?
Styloid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · loyd.
Do Americans and Brits say styloid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.