How to pronounce zoid
Say it like ZOH-id. Zoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-id.
What does zoid mean?
- A reproductive cell that possesses one or more flagella, and is capable of independent movement.
Where does zoid come from?
Variant form of zooid which took on a specialised botanical meaning.
Questions about saying zoid
How do you pronounce zoid?
Say ZOH-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊɪd/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoid?
Zoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · id.
Is zoid 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 /ˈzəʊɪd/ (ZOH-id).