How to Pronounce Hemorrhoid

To pronounce "hemorrhoid", say HEM-orrh-oid — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hemorrhoid”

"hemorrhoid" has 3 syllables: hem-orrh-oid. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does hemorrhoid mean?

noun

  1. (often in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

Words that rhyme with hemorrhoid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

voidavoiddevoidannoyeddestroyedparanoidoverjoyedemployedmongoloidcelluloidovoidsigmoid

Related words

pilethrombosedpileshaemorrhoidshaemorrhagiaproctalgiacolporrhagia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hemorrhoid"?▾

"Hemorrhoid" has 3 syllables: hem · orrh · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "hemorrhoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hemorrhoid" is /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/.

What does "hemorrhoid" mean?▾

Hemorrhoid: (often in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

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