How to Pronounce Corticosteroids

To pronounce "corticosteroids", say CORT-ic-ost-er-oids — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CORT-ic-ost-er-oids

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💡 Tip for remembering “corticosteroids”

"corticosteroids" has 5 syllables: cort-ic-ost-er-oids. It rhymes with avoids and hemorrhoids, if that helps it stick.

What does corticosteroids mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
  2. Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.

Words that rhyme with corticosteroids

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Related words

corticoidsteroidsmineralocorticoidscorticoidscortisolcortisoneglucocorticoidsbetamethasone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corticosteroids"?▾

"Corticosteroids" has 5 syllables: cort · ic · ost · er · oids.

What does "corticosteroids" mean?▾

Corticosteroids: Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.

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