How to pronounce hypertoxic
Say it like HY-per-tok-sik. Hypertoxic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- per
- tok
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypertoxic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypertoxic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HY-puh-TOK-sik.
What does hypertoxic mean?
- Excessively toxic.
Where does hypertoxic come from?
From hyper- + toxic.
Questions about saying hypertoxic
How do you pronounce hypertoxic?
Say HY-per-tok-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪpərˌtɑksɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪpəˈtɒksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypertoxic?
Hypertoxic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · per · tok · sik.
Is hypertoxic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaɪpəˈtɒksɪk/ (HY-puh-TOK-sik).