To pronounce "carotenoid", say CAR-ot-en-oid — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"carotenoid" has 4 syllables: car-ot-en-oid. It rhymes with carotinoid, if that helps it stick.
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"Carotenoid" has 4 syllables: car · ot · en · oid.
Carotenoid: Any of a class of yellow to red plant pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls.
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