How to pronounce oxidized
Say it like OK-suh-dyzd. Oxidized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- suh
- dyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidized 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.
- dyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oxidized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-suh-dyzd.
What does oxidized mean?
- simple past and past participle of oxidize How to pronounce oxidize
- That has reacted with oxygen, or been modified by oxidation
Questions about saying oxidized
How do you pronounce oxidized?
Say OK-suh-dyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksəˌdaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɒksəˌdaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidized?
Oxidized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · suh · dyzd.
Is oxidized 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 /ˈɒksəˌdaɪzd/ (OK-suh-dyzd).