How to pronounce detoxification
Say it like dee-TAHK-sih-fih-kay-shun. Detoxification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK).
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- dee
- TAHK
- sih
- fih
- kay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detoxification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detoxification
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-TOK-sih-fih-kay-shun.
What does detoxification mean?
- The process of removing toxins.
Where does detoxification come from?
From de- + toxification.
Questions about saying detoxification
How do you pronounce detoxification?
Say dee-TAHK-sih-fih-kay-shun. The American pronunciation is /diˈtɑksɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /diˈtɒksɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detoxification?
Detoxification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHK). Broken into parts: dee · TAHK · sih · fih · kay · shun.
Is detoxification 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 /diˈtɒksɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/ (dee-TOK-sih-fih-kay-shun).