How to pronounce vocoid
Say it like VOH-koyd. Vocoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vocoid. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VOH
- koyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- koydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of vocoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-koyd.
What does vocoid mean?
- A phonetic vowel, as opposed to a phonological one.
- A sound or segment that has some vowel-like feature and may or may not be able to occupy a nucleus; often includes semivowels, semiconsonants, and any non-syllabic or non-nucleic vowel
Where does vocoid come from?
From voc(al) + -oid. First appears c.
Questions about saying vocoid
How do you pronounce vocoid?
Say VOH-koyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocoid?
Vocoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · koyd.
Is vocoid 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 /ˈvəʊkɔɪd/ (VOH-koyd).