How to pronounce oxidation
Say it like ahk-suh-DAY-shun. Oxidation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- ahk
- suh
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxidation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-DAY-shun.
What does oxidation mean?
- The combination of a substance with oxygen.
- A reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the oxidation state of the element increases.
Where does oxidation come from?
From French oxydation, equivalent to oxide + -ation.
Words that rhyme with oxidation
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Questions about saying oxidation
How do you pronounce oxidation?
Say ahk-suh-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksəˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidation?
Oxidation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: ahk · suh · DAY · shun.
Is oxidation 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 /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃən/ (ok-sih-DAY-shun).