How to pronounce aflatoxin
Say it like af-luh-TOK-sin. Aflatoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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US American/ˌæfləˈtɑksɪn/af-luh-TOK-sin
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- af
- luh
- TOK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aflatoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does aflatoxin mean?
noun
- Any of a family of mycotoxins, produced by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts.
Where does aflatoxin come from?
From A(spergillus) fla(vus) + toxin.
Words that rhyme with aflatoxin
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Questions about saying aflatoxin
How do you pronounce aflatoxin?
Say af-luh-TOK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌæfləˈtɑksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aflatoxin?
Aflatoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: af · luh · TOK · sin.