How to pronounce hydroxy
Say it like hy-DRAWK-see. Hydroxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAWK).
- hy
- DRAWK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DRAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxy
American and British speakers say hydroxy in essentially the same way: /ˌhaɪˈdrɔksi/ in the US and /ˌhaɪˈdrɔːksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-DRAWK-see.
What does hydroxy mean?
- Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.
- 7-hydroxymitragynine
Where does hydroxy come from?
From hydro- + oxy.
Questions about saying hydroxy
How do you pronounce hydroxy?
Say hy-DRAWK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪˈdrɔksi/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪˈdrɔːksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxy?
Hydroxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAWK). Broken into parts: hy · DRAWK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say hydroxy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhaɪˈdrɔksi/ and the British form is /ˌhaɪˈdrɔːksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.