How to Pronounce Cycloid

To pronounce "cycloid", say CYCLOID — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

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What does cycloid mean?

noun

  1. The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.
  2. A fish having cycloid scales.

adjective

  1. Resembling a circle; cycloidal.
  2. (of fish scales) Thin and rounded, with smooth edges.

Related words

roundedprolatecurtatehypocycloidepicycloidcircloidcyclogonroulette

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cycloid"?▾

"Cycloid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cycloid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cycloid" is /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/.

What does "cycloid" mean?▾

Cycloid: The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.

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