How to pronounce oxycodone
Say it like ok-see-KOH-dohn. Oxycodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- ok
- see
- KOH
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxycodone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oxycodone
- 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-see-KOH-dohn.
What does oxycodone mean?
- An addictive, semisynthetic opioid (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in effect and structure; C₁₈H₂₁NO₄.
Where does oxycodone come from?
From (hydr)oxy + cod(eine) + -one.
Questions about saying oxycodone
How do you pronounce oxycodone?
Say ok-see-KOH-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksiˈkoʊˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌɒksiˈkəʊdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxycodone?
Oxycodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: ok · see · KOH · dohn.
Is oxycodone 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 /ˌɒksiˈkəʊdəʊn/ (ok-see-KOH-dohn).