How to Pronounce Parotid

To pronounce "parotid", say PAR-ot-id — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

PAR-ot-id

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💡 Tip for remembering “parotid”

"parotid" has 3 syllables: par-ot-id. It rhymes with parroted and larotid, if that helps it stick.

What does parotid mean?

noun

  1. The parotid gland.

adjective

  1. Relating to the parotid gland.

Synonyms

parotoid

Words that rhyme with parotid

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parrotedlarotid

Related words

parotideanparotiticparathyroidalparotideomassetericparaganglionicparaganglialparabronchialsalivary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parotid"?▾

"Parotid" has 3 syllables: par · ot · id.

What does "parotid" mean?▾

Parotid: The parotid gland.

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