How to pronounce xyrid
Say it like ZY-rid. Xyrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- rid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xyrid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ridKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xyrid
American and British speakers say xyrid in essentially the same way: /ˈzaɪrɪd/ in the US and /ˈzaɪrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZY-rid.
What does xyrid mean?
- Any of several North American plants, of the genus Xyris, resembling sedges.
Where does xyrid come from?
From Latin xyris (“iris”) (see Xyris) + -id.
Questions about saying xyrid
How do you pronounce xyrid?
Say ZY-rid. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xyrid?
Xyrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · rid.
Do Americans and Brits say xyrid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzaɪrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈzaɪrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.