How to pronounce deoxy
Say it like dee-OK-see. Deoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK).
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- dee
- OK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deoxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deoxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-OK-see.
What does deoxy mean?
- Describing any compound formally derived from another by replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom.
Where does deoxy come from?
From de- + oxy.
Words that rhyme with deoxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deoxy.
Questions about saying deoxy
How do you pronounce deoxy?
Say dee-OK-see. The American pronunciation is /diˈɑksi/. In British English it is /diˈɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deoxy?
Deoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK). Broken into parts: dee · OK · see.
Is deoxy 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 /diˈɒksi/ (dee-OK-see).