How to pronounce hypoxia
Say it like hy-PAWK-see-uh. Hypoxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWK).
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- hy
- PAWK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoxia 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.
- PAWKSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoxia
American and British speakers say hypoxia in essentially the same way: /haɪˈpɔksiə/ in the US and /haɪˈpɔːksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-PAWK-see-uh.
What does hypoxia mean?
- A condition in which tissues are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen .
- A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.
Where does hypoxia come from?
By surface analysis, hyp- + ox- + -ia.
Questions about saying hypoxia
How do you pronounce hypoxia?
Say hy-PAWK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɔksiə/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɔːksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoxia?
Hypoxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAWK). Broken into parts: hy · PAWK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say hypoxia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈpɔksiə/ and the British form is /haɪˈpɔːksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.