How to pronounce alkoxy
Say it like al-KAHK-see. Alkoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHK).
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- al
- KAHK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkoxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alkoxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-KOK-see.
What does alkoxy mean?
- any univalent radical R-O-, or anion R-O⁻, where R is an alkyl group
Where does alkoxy come from?
From alk- + -oxy.
Words that rhyme with alkoxy
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Questions about saying alkoxy
How do you pronounce alkoxy?
Say al-KAHK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌælˈkɑksi/. In British English it is /ˌælˈkɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkoxy?
Alkoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHK). Broken into parts: al · KAHK · see.
Is alkoxy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌælˈkɒksi/ (al-KOK-see).