How to pronounce hydroxide
Say it like hy-DROK-syde. Hydroxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/haɪˈdrɑksaɪd/hy-DROK-syde
UK British/haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/hy-DROK-syde
- hy
- DROK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxide 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.
- sydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROK-syde.
What does hydroxide mean?
noun
- A univalent anion (OH⁻) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
- Any substance containing such an anion.
Where does hydroxide come from?
From hydro- + oxide.
Words that rhyme with hydroxide
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hydroxide.
Questions about saying hydroxide
How do you pronounce hydroxide?
Say hy-DROK-syde. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑksaɪd/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxide?
Hydroxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK). Broken into parts: hy · DROK · syde.
Is hydroxide 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 /haɪˈdrɒksaɪd/ (hy-DROK-syde).