How to pronounce loxodromic
Say it like lok-suh-DROM-ik. Loxodromic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROM).
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- lok
- suh
- DROM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loxodromic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loxodromic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lok-suh-DROM-ik.
What does loxodromic mean?
- Pertaining to motion at a constant angle to the meridians; on a set compass bearing.
- Preserving angles between curves, such as in a Möbius transformation that is not elliptic or parabolic.
- A path or curve on the surface of a sphere that intersects all meridians at a constant angle.
Words that rhyme with loxodromic
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Questions about saying loxodromic
How do you pronounce loxodromic?
Say lok-suh-DROM-ik. The American pronunciation is /lɑksəˈdrɑmɪk/. In British English it is /lɒksəˈdrɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loxodromic?
Loxodromic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DROM). Broken into parts: lok · suh · DROM · ik.
Is loxodromic 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 /lɒksəˈdrɒmɪk/ (lok-suh-DROM-ik).