How to Pronounce Peroxide

To pronounce "peroxide", say PER-ox-id-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

PER-ox-id-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “peroxide”

"peroxide" has 4 syllables: per-ox-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does peroxide mean?

noun

  1. A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid
  2. Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach

verb

  1. To treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, especially hair in order to bleach it

Words that rhyme with peroxide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

oxygenhydrogencarbamidedecomposersdecolorizerwhitenerbleachoxidizer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peroxide"?▾

"Peroxide" has 4 syllables: per · ox · id · e.

What does "peroxide" mean?▾

Peroxide: A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid

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