How do you pronounce "ellipsoid"?

In American English: /ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/ (i-LIPS-oyd). In British English: /ɪlˈɪpsɔɪd/ (il-IPS-oyd). In Canadian English: /ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/ (i-LIPS-oyd). In Australian English: /ɪlˈɪpsɔɪd/ (il-IPS-oyd).

Is "ellipsoid" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/ (i-LIPS-oyd), while in British English it's /ɪlˈɪpsɔɪd/ (il-IPS-oyd).

How to Pronounce "ellipsoid"

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ellipsoid

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/ɪˈlɪpsɔɪd/

i-LIPS-oyd

Syllable Breakdown

ɪel·lɪpslip·ɔɪdsoid

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