How to pronounce xiphoid
Say it like ZIF-oyd. Xiphoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIF).
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- ZIF
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xiphoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of xiphoid
American and British speakers say xiphoid in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIF-oyd.
What does xiphoid mean?
- Shaped like a sword, ensiform.
- Of or relating to the xiphoid process (also called xiphisternum).
- The xiphoid process.
Questions about saying xiphoid
How do you pronounce xiphoid?
Say ZIF-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪfɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈzɪfɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xiphoid?
Xiphoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIF). Broken into parts: ZIF · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say xiphoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈzɪfɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.