How to pronounce dextrose
Say it like DEK-strohs. Dextrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- strohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dextrose 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.
- strohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dextrose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEK-strohz.
What does dextrose mean?
- The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.
Where does dextrose come from?
From dextro- + -ose (“right-handed sugar”).
Questions about saying dextrose
How do you pronounce dextrose?
Say DEK-strohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkstroʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkstrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dextrose?
Dextrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · strohs.
Is dextrose 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 /ˈdɛkstrəʊz/ (DEK-strohz).