How to Pronounce Chancroid

To pronounce "chancroid", say CHANCR-oid — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃæŋ.krɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈʃæŋ.krɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chancroid”

"chancroid" has 2 syllables: chancr-oid. It rhymes with cancroid, if that helps it stick.

What does chancroid mean?

noun

  1. A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.
  2. A sore characteristic of this infection.

Synonyms

soft chancreulcus molle

Words that rhyme with chancroid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cancroid

Related words

phagedenicserpiginouschancrerhodococosischlamydiosischytridiosischlamydia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chancroid"?▾

"Chancroid" has 2 syllables: chancr · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "chancroid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chancroid" is /ˈʃæŋ.krɔɪd/.

What does "chancroid" mean?▾

Chancroid: A sexually transmitted infection, caused by bacteria of species Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by painful sores on the genitalia.

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