How to pronounce trapezoid
Say it like TRAP-uh-zoyd. Trapezoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP).
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- TRAP
- uh
- zoyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapezoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zoydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of trapezoid
American and British speakers say trapezoid in essentially the same way: /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAP-uh-zoyd.
What does trapezoid mean?
- A (convex) quadrilateral with two (non-adjacent) parallel sides.
- A convex quadrilateral with no sides parallel.
- The trapezoid bone of the wrist.
Where does trapezoid come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin trapezoïdēs.
Questions about saying trapezoid
How do you pronounce trapezoid?
Say TRAP-uh-zoyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapezoid?
Trapezoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAP). Broken into parts: TRAP · uh · zoyd.
Do Americans and Brits say trapezoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtræpəzɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.