How to Pronounce Sphenoid

To pronounce "sphenoid", say SPHEN-oid — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sphenoid”

"sphenoid" has 2 syllables: sphen-oid. It rhymes with ctenoid and glenoid, if that helps it stick.

What does sphenoid mean?

noun

  1. The sphenoid bone.
  2. A wedge-shaped crystal bounded by four equal isosceles triangles; the hemihedral form of a square pyramid.

adjective

  1. Having a wedged shape.
  2. Relating to the compound bone which forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain. It has two pairs of broad lateral ‘wings’ and a number of other projections, and contains two air-filled sinuses.

    “sphenoid bone”

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Words that rhyme with sphenoid

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ctenoidglenoid

Related words

sphenicdisphenoidalwedge-shapeddisphenoidsphenoturbinalwedgelikesphericwedged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sphenoid"?▾

"Sphenoid" has 2 syllables: sphen · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "sphenoid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sphenoid" is /ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/.

What does "sphenoid" mean?▾

Sphenoid: The sphenoid bone.

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