How to Pronounce Tabloid

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtæblɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tabloid”

"tabloid" has 2 syllables: tabl-oid.

What does tabloid mean?

noun

  1. A newspaper having pages half the dimensions of the standard format.
  2. A newspaper, especially one in this format, that favours stories of a sensational or even fictitious nature over serious news.

adjective

  1. In the format of a tabloid.
  2. Relating to a tabloid or tabloids.

    “tabloid journalism”

Synonyms

scandal sheettabyellow press

Antonyms

broadsheet

Related words

sheetragpopularsensationalistsensationalyellowcakeyellowscandals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tabloid"?▾

"Tabloid" has 2 syllables: tabl · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "tabloid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tabloid" is /ˈtæblɔɪd/.

What does "tabloid" mean?▾

Tabloid: A newspaper having pages half the dimensions of the standard format.

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