How to pronounce oxidant
Say it like AHK-suh-dunt. Oxidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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- AHK
- suh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxidant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-suh-dunt.
What does oxidant mean?
- an oxidizing agent
Where does oxidant come from?
Borrowed from French oxydant.
Questions about saying oxidant
How do you pronounce oxidant?
Say AHK-suh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksədənt/. In British English it is /ˈɒksədənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidant?
Oxidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · suh · dunt.
Is oxidant 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 /ˈɒksədənt/ (OK-suh-dunt).