How to pronounce oxy
Say it like OK-see. Oxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-see.
What does oxy mean?
- Pertaining to an ox; ox-like.
- Containing one or more oxygen atoms.
- The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
Where does oxy come from?
From ox + -y.
Words that rhyme with oxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oxy.
Questions about saying oxy
How do you pronounce oxy?
Say OK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxy?
Oxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · see.
Is oxy 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 /ˈɒksi/ (OK-see).