How to Pronounce Deltoid

To pronounce "deltoid", say DELT-oid — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deltoid”

"deltoid" has 2 syllables: delt-oid.

What does deltoid mean?

noun

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.

adjective

  1. In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
  2. Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle

Synonyms

delt

Related words

simpleunsubdividedtri-deltdeltadiscdeltic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deltoid"?▾

"Deltoid" has 2 syllables: delt · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "deltoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deltoid" is /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/.

What does "deltoid" mean?▾

Deltoid: The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

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