How to pronounce redox
Say it like REE-doks. Redox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- doks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- doksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of redox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: REE-doks.
What does redox mean?
- Of or relating to any reaction in which oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously.
- (chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.
- To subject to a redox reaction.
Where does redox come from?
Shortening of reduction and oxidation.
Questions about saying redox
How do you pronounce redox?
Say REE-doks. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɑks/. In British English it is /ˈriːdɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redox?
Redox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · doks.
Is redox 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 /ˈriːdɒks/ (REE-doks).