How to pronounce oxygenate
Say it like AHK-suh-juh-nayt. Oxygenate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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US American/ˈɑksədʒəˌneɪt/AHK-suh-juh-nayt
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- AHK
- suh
- juh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxygenate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does oxygenate mean?
verb
- To treat or infuse with oxygen.“After we oxygenated the river, the fish returned.”
- To give (a patient) oxygen therapy.
Where does oxygenate come from?
From oxygen or French oxygéner + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying oxygenate
How do you pronounce oxygenate?
Say AHK-suh-juh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksədʒəˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxygenate?
Oxygenate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · suh · juh · nayt.