How to pronounce superoxide
Say it like soo-puh-ROK-syde. Superoxide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK).
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- soo
- puh
- ROK
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superoxide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of superoxide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: soo-puh-ROK-syde.
What does superoxide mean?
- A peroxide
- The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion
Where does superoxide come from?
From super- + oxide.
Words that rhyme with superoxide
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Questions about saying superoxide
How do you pronounce superoxide?
Say soo-puh-ROK-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˌsupəˈrɑkˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsuːpəˈrɒkˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superoxide?
Superoxide has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK). Broken into parts: soo · puh · ROK · syde.
Is superoxide 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 /ˌsuːpəˈrɒkˌsaɪd/ (soo-puh-ROK-syde).