How to pronounce oxytone
Say it like OK-sih-tohn. Oxytone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/OK-sih-tohn
UK British/ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/OK-sih-tohn
- OK
- sih
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxytone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oxytone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OK-sih-tohn.
What does oxytone mean?
adjective
- Having the stress on the last syllable.
- A word with the stress on the last syllable.
Questions about saying oxytone
How do you pronounce oxytone?
Say OK-sih-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxytone?
Oxytone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · sih · tohn.
Is oxytone 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 /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ (OK-sih-tohn).