How to pronounce oxidization
Say it like ahk-sih-dih-ZAY-shun. Oxidization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- ahk
- sih
- dih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidization 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay 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 oxidization
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-dih-ZAY-shun.
What does oxidization mean?
- Synonym of oxidation.
Where does oxidization come from?
From oxidize + -ation.
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Questions about saying oxidization
How do you pronounce oxidization?
Say ahk-sih-dih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidization?
Oxidization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ahk · sih · dih · ZAY · shun.
Is oxidization 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 /ˌɒksɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/ (ok-sih-dih-ZAY-shun).