How to pronounce alloxan
Say it like a-LAHK-sun. Alloxan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK).
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- a
- LAHK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alloxan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alloxan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-LOK-sun.
What does alloxan mean?
- An oxidation product of uric acid, 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone, capable of inducing diabetes by destroying pancreatic tissue
Words that rhyme with alloxan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alloxan.
Questions about saying alloxan
How do you pronounce alloxan?
Say a-LAHK-sun. The American pronunciation is /æˈlɑksən/. In British English it is /æˈlɒksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alloxan?
Alloxan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK). Broken into parts: a · LAHK · sun.
Is alloxan 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 /æˈlɒksən/ (a-LOK-sun).