How to pronounce oxymoronic
Say it like ok-sih-muh-RON-ik. Oxymoronic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RON).
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- ok
- sih
- muh
- RON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxymoronic 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oxymoronic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-MAW-ron-ik.
What does oxymoronic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an oxymoron.
Where does oxymoronic come from?
From oxymoron + -ic.
Words that rhyme with oxymoronic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oxymoronic.
Questions about saying oxymoronic
How do you pronounce oxymoronic?
Say ok-sih-muh-RON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksɪməˈrɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ɒksɪˈmɔːrɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxymoronic?
Oxymoronic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RON). Broken into parts: ok · sih · muh · RON · ik.
Is oxymoronic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ɒksɪˈmɔːrɒnɪk/ (ok-sih-MAW-ron-ik).