How to pronounce oxidative
Say it like ahk-suh-DY-tiv. Oxidative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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US American/ˌɑksəˈdaɪtɪv/ahk-suh-DY-tiv
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- ahk
- suh
- DY
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidative 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.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does oxidative mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or produced by oxidation.
Where does oxidative come from?
From oxide + -ative or oxidate + -ive.
Questions about saying oxidative
How do you pronounce oxidative?
Say ahk-suh-DY-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksəˈdaɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidative?
Oxidative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: ahk · suh · DY · tiv.