How to pronounce methoxy
Say it like meh-THOK-see. Methoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOK).
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- meh
- THOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methoxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of methoxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meh-THOK-see.
What does methoxy mean?
- The univalent radical CH₃-O- derived from methanol
Where does methoxy come from?
From meth- + oxy-.
Words that rhyme with methoxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of methoxy.
Questions about saying methoxy
How do you pronounce methoxy?
Say meh-THOK-see. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈθɑksi/. In British English it is /mɛˈθɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methoxy?
Methoxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOK). Broken into parts: meh · THOK · see.
Is methoxy 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 /mɛˈθɒksi/ (meh-THOK-see).