How to pronounce dioxins
Say it like dy-OK-sinz. Dioxins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK).
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US American/ˌdaɪˈɑksɪnz/dy-OK-sinz
UK British/ˌdaɪˈɒksɪnz/dy-OK-sinz
- dy
- OK
- sinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioxins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dioxins
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-OK-sinz.
What does dioxins mean?
noun
- plural of dioxin How to pronounce dioxin
Questions about saying dioxins
How do you pronounce dioxins?
Say dy-OK-sinz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈɑksɪnz/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˈɒksɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioxins?
Dioxins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OK). Broken into parts: dy · OK · sinz.
Is dioxins 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 /ˌdaɪˈɒksɪnz/ (dy-OK-sinz).