How to pronounce epoxy
Say it like ih-POK-see. Epoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- ih
- POK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epoxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epoxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-POK-see.
What does epoxy mean?
- Derived from an epoxide.
- A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.
- To glue with epoxy.
Where does epoxy come from?
From ep- + -oxy.
Words that rhyme with epoxy
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Questions about saying epoxy
How do you pronounce epoxy?
Say ih-POK-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɑksi/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epoxy?
Epoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: ih · POK · see.
Is epoxy 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 /ɪˈpɒksi/ (ih-POK-see).