How to pronounce hexose
Say it like HEK-sohs. Hexose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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US American/ˈhɛkˌsoʊs/HEK-sohs
UK British/ˈhɛksəʊs/HEK-sohs
- HEK
- sohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hexose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEK-sohs.
What does hexose mean?
noun
- A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms.
Where does hexose come from?
From hex- + -ose.
Questions about saying hexose
How do you pronounce hexose?
Say HEK-sohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkˌsoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈhɛksəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexose?
Hexose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · sohs.
Is hexose 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 /ˈhɛksəʊs/ (HEK-sohs).