How to pronounce digoxin
Say it like dih-JOK-sin. Digoxin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOK).
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- dih
- JOK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digoxin 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.
- JOKSay 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 digoxin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-JOK-sin.
What does digoxin mean?
- A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.
Where does digoxin come from?
First attested in c. 1930, contracted from digitoxin, from taxonomic name Digitalis lanata + toxin.
Questions about saying digoxin
How do you pronounce digoxin?
Say dih-JOK-sin. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈdʒɑksɪn/. In British English it is /dɪˈdʒɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digoxin?
Digoxin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOK). Broken into parts: dih · JOK · sin.
Is digoxin 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 /dɪˈdʒɒksɪn/ (dih-JOK-sin).