How to pronounce epoxide
Say it like EE-pok-syde. Epoxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- pok
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epoxide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of epoxide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EE-pok-syde.
What does epoxide mean?
- Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics.
- Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.
Where does epoxide come from?
From ep- + oxy.
Questions about saying epoxide
How do you pronounce epoxide?
Say EE-pok-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈipɑksaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈiːpɒksaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epoxide?
Epoxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · pok · syde.
Is epoxide 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 /ˈiːpɒksaɪd/ (EE-pok-syde).