How to pronounce antioxidant
Say it like an-tee-AHK-suh-dunt. Antioxidant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHK).
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US American/ˌæntiˈɑksədənt/an-tee-AHK-suh-dunt
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- an
- tee
- AHK
- suh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antioxidant 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antioxidant mean?
noun
- Any substance that slows or prevents the oxidation of another chemical.
- One of a group of vitamins that act against the effects of free radicals.
- Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.
Where does antioxidant come from?
From anti- + oxidant.
Questions about saying antioxidant
How do you pronounce antioxidant?
Say an-tee-AHK-suh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈɑksədənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antioxidant?
Antioxidant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHK). Broken into parts: an · tee · AHK · suh · dunt.