How to Pronounce Adenoids

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

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Letters

AD-en-oids

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💡 Tip for remembering “adenoids”

"adenoids" has 3 syllables: ad-en-oids. It rhymes with avoids and hemorrhoids, if that helps it stick.

What does adenoids 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.

Synonyms

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

Words that rhyme with adenoids

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avoids hemorrhoids corticosteroids voids alkaloids asteroids androids polaroids lloyds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adenoids"?▾

"Adenoids" has 3 syllables: ad · en · oids.

What does "adenoids" mean?▾

Adenoids: 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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