How to pronounce oxime
Say it like OK-seem. Oxime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑkˌsim/OK-seem
UK British/ˈɒksiːm/OK-seem
- OK
- seem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxime 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.
- seemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oxime
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-seem.
What does oxime mean?
noun
- Any of a class of organic compounds, of general formula RR'C=NOH, derived from the condensation of an aldehyde (R' = H) or ketone with hydroxylamine.
Where does oxime come from?
From German Oxim, from oxy- + Imid.
Questions about saying oxime
How do you pronounce oxime?
Say OK-seem. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkˌsim/. In British English it is /ˈɒksiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxime?
Oxime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · seem.
Is oxime 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 /ˈɒksiːm/ (OK-seem).