How to pronounce hydroxamate
Say it like hy-DROK-suh-mayt. Hydroxamate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK).
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- hy
- DROK
- suh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxamate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxamate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROK-suh-mayt.
What does hydroxamate mean?
- A hydroxylamine compound containing a CONOH group, often serving as chelating agents.
Questions about saying hydroxamate
How do you pronounce hydroxamate?
Say hy-DROK-suh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑksəˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒksəˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxamate?
Hydroxamate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK). Broken into parts: hy · DROK · suh · mayt.
Is hydroxamate 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 /haɪˈdrɒksəˌmeɪt/ (hy-DROK-suh-mayt).