How to pronounce dioxide
Say it like dy-OK-syde. Dioxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK).
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- dy
- OK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioxide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dioxide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-OK-syde.
What does dioxide mean?
- an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
Where does dioxide come from?
From di- + oxide.
Words that rhyme with dioxide
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dioxide.
Questions about saying dioxide
How do you pronounce dioxide?
Say dy-OK-syde. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /daɪˈɒkˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioxide?
Dioxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK). Broken into parts: dy · OK · syde.
Is dioxide 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 /daɪˈɒkˌsaɪd/ (dy-OK-syde).