How to pronounce dextro
Say it like DEK-stroh. Dextro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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US American/ˈdɛkstroʊ/DEK-stroh
UK British/ˈdɛkstrəʊ/DEK-stroh
- DEK
- stroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dextro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- strohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dextro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEK-stroh.
What does dextro mean?
adjective
- Dextrorotatory.
Questions about saying dextro
How do you pronounce dextro?
Say DEK-stroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkstroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkstrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dextro?
Dextro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · stroh.
Is dextro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛkstrəʊ/ (DEK-stroh).