How to pronounce detoxify
Say it like dih-TOK-suh-fy. Detoxify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK).
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- dih
- TOK
- suh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detoxify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of detoxify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-TOK-suh-fy.
What does detoxify mean?
- To remove foreign and harmful substances from something.
- To make something that is harmful more benign.
Where does detoxify come from?
Attested since 1905 (twelve years earlier than toxify), from de- + tox- + -ify.
Questions about saying detoxify
How do you pronounce detoxify?
Say dih-TOK-suh-fy. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɑksəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɒksəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detoxify?
Detoxify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK). Broken into parts: dih · TOK · suh · fy.
Is detoxify 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 /dɪˈtɒksəˌfaɪ/ (dih-TOK-suh-fy).