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