How to Pronounce Viroid

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

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Syllables

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VIR-oid

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💡 Tip for remembering “viroid”

"viroid" has 2 syllables: vir-oid. It rhymes with thyroid and spiroid, if that helps it stick.

What does viroid mean?

noun

  1. A short section of RNA but without the protein coat typical of viruses, that are plant pathogens
  2. Certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.

Words that rhyme with viroid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thyroidspiroidtyroid

Related words

virusoidvirgavirushordeivirustrichovirusampelovirussubvirioncytorhabdovirusphytoreovirus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viroid"?▾

"Viroid" has 2 syllables: vir · oid.

What does "viroid" mean?▾

Viroid: A short section of RNA but without the protein coat typical of viruses, that are plant pathogens

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