How to pronounce monoxide
Say it like muh-NOK-syde. Monoxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- muh
- NOK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoxide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOKSay 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 monoxide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOK-syde.
What does monoxide mean?
- Any oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule or formula unit.
Where does monoxide come from?
Formed as mon- + oxide; compare the earlier dioxide, pentoxide, and tetroxide.
Words that rhyme with monoxide
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monoxide.
Questions about saying monoxide
How do you pronounce monoxide?
Say muh-NOK-syde. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑksaɪd/. In British English it is /məˈnɒksaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoxide?
Monoxide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: muh · NOK · syde.
Is monoxide 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 /məˈnɒksaɪd/ (muh-NOK-syde).