How to pronounce typhoid
Say it like TY-foyd. Typhoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtaɪfɔɪd/TY-foyd
UK British/ˈtaɪfɔɪd/TY-foyd
- TY
- foyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typhoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- foydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of typhoid
American and British speakers say typhoid in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-foyd.
What does typhoid mean?
adjective
- Characterised by or relating to typhus.
Where does typhoid come from?
From typhus + -oid.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- typhoid fever
- enteric fever
Questions about saying typhoid
How do you pronounce typhoid?
Say TY-foyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typhoid?
Typhoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · foyd.
Do Americans and Brits say typhoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.