How to pronounce oxalic
Say it like ok-SAL-ik. Oxalic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- ok
- SAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxalic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oxalic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-SAL-ik.
What does oxalic mean?
- Of or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.
- Of or pertaining to oxaluria.
Where does oxalic come from?
Borrowed from French oxalique, from Oxalis (“the sorrel plant”).
Words that rhyme with oxalic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oxalic.
Questions about saying oxalic
How do you pronounce oxalic?
Say ok-SAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈsælɪk/. In British English it is /ɒkˈsælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxalic?
Oxalic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: ok · SAL · ik.
Is oxalic 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 /ɒkˈsælɪk/ (ok-SAL-ik).