How to Pronounce "dioxide"
word
daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd
die-AHK-syde
daɪˈɒksaɪd
die-OK-syde
Definition
A chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms combined with another element. For example, carbon dioxide is made of carbon and two oxygen atoms.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd
British English
daɪˈɒksaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
die-AHK-syde
UK
die-OK-syde
Listen in Context
Plants use sunlight to break down carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
Factories can release sulfur dioxide into the air.
Water dioxide is not a real chemical, but carbon dioxide is common.
Some people confuse monoxide and dioxide when talking about air pollution.