How to Pronounce Placoid

To pronounce "placoid", say PLAC-oid — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PLAC-oid

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💡 Tip for remembering “placoid”

"placoid" has 2 syllables: plac-oid.

What does placoid mean?

noun

  1. Such a scale
  2. Any fish having placoid scales, such as the sharks

adjective

  1. Platelike; having irregular, platelike, bony scales, often bearing spines; pertaining to the placoid fish

Related words

platelikeplanartwo-dimensionalplacoidalplacodermianplagiostomouspleuronectiformalepidote

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "placoid"?▾

"Placoid" has 2 syllables: plac · oid.

What does "placoid" mean?▾

Placoid: Such a scale

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