How to pronounce xanthochroid
Say it like zan-THOH-kroyd. Xanthochroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH).
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- zan
- THOH
- kroyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthochroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kroydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthochroid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-THOH-kroyd.
What does xanthochroid mean?
- Pertaining to the Xanthochroi; having fair hair and a pale complexion.
- A member of the Xanthochroi.
Where does xanthochroid come from?
From Xanthochroi.
Questions about saying xanthochroid
How do you pronounce xanthochroid?
Say zan-THOH-kroyd. The American pronunciation is /zænˈθoʊkrɔɪd/. In British English it is /zænˈθəʊkrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthochroid?
Xanthochroid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH). Broken into parts: zan · THOH · kroyd.
Is xanthochroid 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 /zænˈθəʊkrɔɪd/ (zan-THOH-kroyd).