How to pronounce deoxygenation
Say it like dee-ahk-sih-jih-NAY-shun. Deoxygenation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAY).
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- dee
- ahk
- sih
- jih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deoxygenation 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.
- ahkGive 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deoxygenation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-ok-sih-jih-NAY-shun.
What does deoxygenation mean?
- The removal of oxygen atoms or molecules from a material.
Where does deoxygenation come from?
From de- + oxygenation.
Words that rhyme with deoxygenation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deoxygenation.
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Questions about saying deoxygenation
How do you pronounce deoxygenation?
Say dee-ahk-sih-jih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˌɑksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deoxygenation?
Deoxygenation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAY). Broken into parts: dee · ahk · sih · jih · NAY · shun.
Is deoxygenation 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 /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ (dee-ok-sih-jih-NAY-shun).