How to pronounce detox
Say it like DEE-toks. Detox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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US American/ˈdiˌtɑks/DEE-toks
UK British/ˈdiːˌtɒks/DEE-toks
- DEE
- toks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- toksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of detox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEE-toks.
What does detox mean?
noun
- Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.
- A detoxification unit.
- To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.
Where does detox come from?
Clipping of detoxification.
Questions about saying detox
How do you pronounce detox?
Say DEE-toks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiˌtɑks/. In British English it is /ˈdiːˌtɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detox?
Detox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · toks.
Is detox 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 /ˈdiːˌtɒks/ (DEE-toks).