How to pronounce alloxanic
Say it like al-ahk-SAN-ik. Alloxanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAN).
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- al
- ahk
- SAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alloxanic 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.
- ahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alloxanic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-ok-SAN-ik.
What does alloxanic mean?
- Relating to alloxanic acid or its derivatives
Where does alloxanic come from?
From alloxan + -ic.
Words that rhyme with alloxanic
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Questions about saying alloxanic
How do you pronounce alloxanic?
Say al-ahk-SAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɑkˈsænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌælɒkˈsænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alloxanic?
Alloxanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAN). Broken into parts: al · ahk · SAN · ik.
Is alloxanic 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 /ˌælɒkˈsænɪk/ (al-ok-SAN-ik).