How to pronounce carboxylic
Say it like kar-bawk-SIL-ik. Carboxylic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- kar
- bawk
- SIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carboxylic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bawkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of carboxylic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-bawk-SIL-ik.
What does carboxylic mean?
- Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.
Words that rhyme with carboxylic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carboxylic.
Questions about saying carboxylic
How do you pronounce carboxylic?
Say kar-bawk-SIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /kɑrbɔkˈsɪlɪk/. In British English it is /kɑːbɔːkˈsɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carboxylic?
Carboxylic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: kar · bawk · SIL · ik.
Is carboxylic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːbɔːkˈsɪlɪk/ (kah-bawk-SIL-ik).