How to pronounce oxycontin
Say it like ok-sih-KON-tun. Oxycontin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- ok
- sih
- KON
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxycontin 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxycontin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-KON-tun.
What does oxycontin mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of OxyContin.
Words that rhyme with oxycontin
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Questions about saying oxycontin
How do you pronounce oxycontin?
Say ok-sih-KON-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksɪˈkɑntən/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪˈkɒntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxycontin?
Oxycontin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: ok · sih · KON · tun.
Is oxycontin 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 /ˌɒksɪˈkɒntən/ (ok-sih-KON-tun).