To pronounce "hydroxy", say HYDROXY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HYDROXY
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"hydroxy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with moxie and proxy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Hydroxy" has one syllable.
Hydroxy: Being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.
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