How to Pronounce "thyroid"
word
ˈθaɪɹɔɪd
THY-royd
θˈaɪɹɔɪd
thy-ROYD
Definition
The thyroid is a gland in your neck that controls how your body uses energy by producing important hormones.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθaɪɹɔɪd
British English
θˈaɪɹɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THY-royd
UK
thy-ROYD
Listen in Context
The thyroid is in your neck.
She has a problem with her thyroid.
Doctors check your thyroid with a blood test.
An underactive thyroid can make you feel tired all the time.