How to Pronounce "hydroxide"
word
haɪˈdɹɑksaɪd
hy-DRAHK-syde
haɪdɹˈɒksaɪd
hy-DROK-syde
Definition
A chemical compound containing the group OH, made of oxygen and hydrogen together, usually found in bases like sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
IPA Transcription
American English
haɪˈdɹɑksaɪd
British English
haɪdɹˈɒksaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-DRAHK-syde
UK
hy-DROK-syde
Listen in Context
Sodium hydroxide is used to make soap.
Potassium hydroxide can be dangerous if touched.
The formula for hydroxide is OH.
Be careful, that cleaning product contains hydroxide.