To pronounce "oxymoron", say OXYM-or-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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OXYM-or-on
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"oxymoron" has 3 syllables: oxym-or-on.
"Oxymoron" has 3 syllables: oxym · or · on.
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