How to pronounce thyroidal
Say it like thy-ROY-dul. Thyroidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROY).
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- thy
- ROY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyroidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROYSay 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 thyroidal
American and British speakers say thyroidal in essentially the same way: /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/ in the US and /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: thy-ROY-dul.
What does thyroidal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or affecting the thyroid.
Where does thyroidal come from?
From thyroid + -al.
Words that rhyme with thyroidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thyroidal.
Questions about saying thyroidal
How do you pronounce thyroidal?
Say thy-ROY-dul. The American pronunciation is /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyroidal?
Thyroidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROY). Broken into parts: thy · ROY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say thyroidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /θaɪˈrɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.