How to pronounce oxyhexaster
Say it like ahk-see-HEK-sas-ter. Oxyhexaster has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK).
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- ahk
- see
- HEK
- sas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxyhexaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkGive 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.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxyhexaster
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-hek-SAS-tuh.
What does oxyhexaster mean?
- a hexaster whose rays end in sharp points
Where does oxyhexaster come from?
From oxy- + hexaster.
Questions about saying oxyhexaster
How do you pronounce oxyhexaster?
Say ahk-see-HEK-sas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksiˈhɛkˌsæstər/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪhɛkˈsæstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxyhexaster?
Oxyhexaster has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEK). Broken into parts: ahk · see · HEK · sas · ter.
Is oxyhexaster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌɒksɪhɛkˈsæstə/ (ok-sih-hek-SAS-tuh).