How to pronounce amatoxin
Say it like am-uh-TAHK-sin. Amatoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHK).
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- am
- uh
- TAHK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amatoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHKSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of amatoxin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: am-uh-TOK-sin.
What does amatoxin mean?
- Any of a class of toxic peptides produced by several mushrooms of the genus Amanita and others.
Where does amatoxin come from?
Blend of amanita + toxin.
Words that rhyme with amatoxin
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Questions about saying amatoxin
How do you pronounce amatoxin?
Say am-uh-TAHK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈtɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈtɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amatoxin?
Amatoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHK). Broken into parts: am · uh · TAHK · sin.
Is amatoxin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæməˈtɒksɪn/ (am-uh-TOK-sin).