How to pronounce thyrohyoid
Say it like thy-roh-HY-oyd. Thyrohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
- thy
- roh
- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyrohyoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of thyrohyoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thy-roh-HY-oyd.
What does thyrohyoid mean?
- Of or pertaining to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx and the hyoid arch.
Where does thyrohyoid come from?
Borrowed from New Latin thyreohȳoīdēs, from thyreoīdēs (“shield-shaped”) + hȳoīdēs (“U-shaped”); equivalent to thyro- + hyoid.
Questions about saying thyrohyoid
How do you pronounce thyrohyoid?
Say thy-roh-HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌθaɪroʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌθaɪrəʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyrohyoid?
Thyrohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: thy · roh · HY · oyd.
Is thyrohyoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌθaɪrəʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ (thy-roh-HY-oyd).