How to Pronounce Oxygen

To pronounce "oxygen", say OXYG-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑksədʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɑksədʒən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “oxygen”

"oxygen" has 2 syllables: oxyg-en.

What does oxygen mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
  2. Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

Synonyms

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Related words

ohydrogenperoxideoxygenationoxygenateairatmosphereanoxia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oxygen"?▾

"Oxygen" has 2 syllables: oxyg · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "oxygen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oxygen" is /ˈɑksədʒən/.

What does "oxygen" mean?▾

Oxygen: The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

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