How to pronounce anoxic
Say it like an-AHK-sik. Anoxic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anoxic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- an
- AHK
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anoxic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anoxic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-OK-sik.
What does anoxic mean?
- Suffering from a reduced supply of oxygen.
- Lacking oxygen.
Where does anoxic come from?
From an- + oxygen + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anoxic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anoxic.
Questions about saying anoxic
How do you pronounce anoxic?
Say an-AHK-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæˈnɑksɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæˈnɒksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anoxic?
Anoxic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AHK). Broken into parts: an · AHK · sik.
Is anoxic 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 /ˌæˈnɒksɪk/ (an-OK-sik).