How to pronounce oxidizer
Say it like OK-sih-dy-zer. Oxidizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- sih
- dy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxidizer 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oxidizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-sih-dy-zuh.
What does oxidizer mean?
- An oxidizing agent, especially one used to oxidize the fuel of a rocket or a fuel cell.
Where does oxidizer come from?
From oxidize + -er.
Questions about saying oxidizer
How do you pronounce oxidizer?
Say OK-sih-dy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪˌdaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪˌdaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxidizer?
Oxidizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · sih · dy · zer.
Is oxidizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒksɪˌdaɪzə/ (OK-sih-dy-zuh).