How to pronounce thyroid
Say it like THY-royd. Thyroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- royd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- roydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of thyroid
American and British speakers say thyroid in essentially the same way: /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈðaɪˌrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: THY-royd.
What does thyroid mean?
- located near the base of the neck
- of or relating to the thyroid gland“thyroid deficiency”“thyroidal uptake”
- suggestive of a thyroid disorder“thyroid personality”
Questions about saying thyroid
How do you pronounce thyroid?
Say THY-royd. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈðaɪˌrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyroid?
Thyroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · royd.
Do Americans and Brits say thyroid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈðaɪˌrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.