How to pronounce deoxycholic
Say it like dee-ok-sih-KOL-ik. Deoxycholic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOL).
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- dee
- ok
- sih
- KOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deoxycholic 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.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deoxycholic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-ok-sih-KOL-ik.
What does deoxycholic mean?
- Of or pertaining to deoxycholic acid or its derivatives
Where does deoxycholic come from?
From deoxy- + cholic.
Words that rhyme with deoxycholic
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Questions about saying deoxycholic
How do you pronounce deoxycholic?
Say dee-ok-sih-KOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /diˌɑksɪˈkɑlɪk/. In British English it is /diˌɒksɪˈkɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deoxycholic?
Deoxycholic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOL). Broken into parts: dee · ok · sih · KOL · ik.
Is deoxycholic 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 /diˌɒksɪˈkɒlɪk/ (dee-ok-sih-KOL-ik).