How to pronounce oxidize
Say it like OK-suh-dyze. Oxidize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- suh
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay 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.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oxidize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-sih-dyze.
What does oxidize mean?
- To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
- To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
- To coat something with an oxide.
Where does oxidize come from?
From oxide + -ize.
Questions about saying oxidize
How do you pronounce oxidize?
Say OK-suh-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksəˌdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidize?
Oxidize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · suh · dyze.
Is oxidize 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 /ˈɒksɪˌdaɪz/ (OK-sih-dyze).