How to Pronounce Viroids

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

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VIR-oids

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💡 Tip for remembering “viroids”

"viroids" has 2 syllables: vir-oids. It rhymes with spheroids and choroids, if that helps it stick.

What does viroids 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 viroids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spheroidschoroids

Related words

virusoidpomeprionsrnasvirusesreplicatereplicationdetection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viroids"?▾

"Viroids" has 2 syllables: vir · oids.

What does "viroids" mean?▾

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

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