How to Pronounce Adenoid

To pronounce "adenoid", say AD-en-oid — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

AD-en-oid

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💡 Tip for remembering “adenoid”

"adenoid" has 3 syllables: ad-en-oid. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does adenoid mean?

noun

One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.

adjective

Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.

Synonyms

Luschka's tonsil pharyngeal tonsil third tonsil tonsilla adenoidea tonsilla pharyngealis

Words that rhyme with adenoid

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void avoid devoid annoyed destroyed paranoid overjoyed employed mongoloid celluloid ovoid sigmoid

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How many syllables are in "adenoid"?▾

"Adenoid" has 3 syllables: ad · en · oid.

What does "adenoid" mean?▾

Adenoid: One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.

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