How to Pronounce Alkaloid

To pronounce "alkaloid", say ALK-al-oid — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “alkaloid”

"alkaloid" has 3 syllables: alk-al-oid. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does alkaloid mean?

noun

  1. Any of many organic heterocyclic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

adjective

  1. Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.

Words that rhyme with alkaloid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voidavoiddevoidannoyeddestroyedparanoidoverjoyedemployedmongoloidcelluloidovoidsigmoid

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alkaloid"?▾

"Alkaloid" has 3 syllables: alk · al · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "alkaloid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alkaloid" is /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/.

What does "alkaloid" mean?▾

Alkaloid: Any of many organic heterocyclic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

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