How to Pronounce "mongoloid"
word
ˈmɑŋɡəˌɫɔɪd
MAHN-guh-loyd
mˈɒŋɡəlˌɔɪd
MONG-guhl-oyd
Definition
An outdated and offensive term that was once used to describe people of East Asian descent and people with Down syndrome. It is now considered inappropriate and should not be used.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑŋɡəˌɫɔɪd
British English
mˈɒŋɡəlˌɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAHN-guh-loyd
UK
MONG-guhl-oyd
Listen in Context
Using the word mongoloid is offensive and not acceptable.
In the past, people wrongly used mongoloid to describe certain conditions.
Doctors no longer use the term mongoloid in medicine.
He was shocked to hear someone still say mongoloid in a conversation.