How to pronounce pyridoxine
Say it like pir-ih-DOK-sin. Pyridoxine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOK).
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- pir
- ih
- DOK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyridoxine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyridoxine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pir-ih-DOK-sin.
What does pyridoxine mean?
- A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
Where does pyridoxine come from?
From pyrid(ine) + ox(ygen) + -ine.
Words that rhyme with pyridoxine
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Questions about saying pyridoxine
How do you pronounce pyridoxine?
Say pir-ih-DOK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪrɪˈdɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyridoxine?
Pyridoxine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOK). Broken into parts: pir · ih · DOK · sin.
Is pyridoxine 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 /ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksɪn/ (pir-ih-DOK-sin).