How to pronounce oxytocic
Say it like ok-see-TOS-ik. Oxytocic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oxytocic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ok
- see
- TOS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxytocic 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.
- TOSSay 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 oxytocic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-sih-TOS-ik.
What does oxytocic mean?
- Serving to promote uterine contractions, thus accelerating childbirth.
- An oxytocic drug.
Questions about saying oxytocic
How do you pronounce oxytocic?
Say ok-see-TOS-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxytocic?
Oxytocic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOS). Broken into parts: ok · see · TOS · ik.
Is oxytocic 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 /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ (ok-sih-TOS-ik).