How to pronounce monoxides
Say it like muh-NOK-sydz. Monoxides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- muh
- NOK
- sydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoxides 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.
- sydzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monoxides
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-NOK-sydz.
What does monoxides mean?
- plural of monoxide How to pronounce monoxide
Questions about saying monoxides
How do you pronounce monoxides?
Say muh-NOK-sydz. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑksaɪdz/. In British English it is /məˈnɒksaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoxides?
Monoxides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: muh · NOK · sydz.
Is monoxides 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 /məˈnɒksaɪdz/ (muh-NOK-sydz).