How to pronounce oxonian
Say it like ahk-SOH-nee-un. Oxonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- ahk
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxonian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ok-SOH-nee-un.
What does oxonian mean?
- Containing oxygen.
Questions about saying oxonian
How do you pronounce oxonian?
Say ahk-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ɒkˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxonian?
Oxonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: ahk · SOH · nee · un.
Is oxonian 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 /ɒkˈsəʊniən/ (ok-SOH-nee-un).