How to pronounce ichthyootoxin
Say it like ik-thee-OH-uh-tok-sin. Ichthyootoxin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- ik
- thee
- OH
- uh
- tok
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyootoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ichthyootoxin
American and British speakers say ichthyootoxin in essentially the same way: /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/ in the US and /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-thee-OH-uh-tahk-sin.
What does ichthyootoxin mean?
- Any poisonous substance found in the roe or gonads of fish, but not in other parts of the fish.
Where does ichthyootoxin come from?
From ichthy- + oo- + toxin.
Questions about saying ichthyootoxin
How do you pronounce ichthyootoxin?
Say ik-thee-OH-uh-tok-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyootoxin?
Ichthyootoxin has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: ik · thee · OH · uh · tok · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say ichthyootoxin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/ and the British form is /ˌɪkθiˈoʊəˌtɑksɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.