How to pronounce isoxathion
Say it like eye-sok-suh-THY-on. Isoxathion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY).
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- eye
- sok
- suh
- THY
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isoxathion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of isoxathion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-sok-suh-THY-on.
What does isoxathion mean?
- A particular isoxazole organothiophosphate insecticide.
Where does isoxathion come from?
From isoxa(zole) + -thion.
Words that rhyme with isoxathion
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Questions about saying isoxathion
How do you pronounce isoxathion?
Say eye-sok-suh-THY-on. The American pronunciation is /aɪˌsɑksəˈθaɪɑn/. In British English it is /aɪˌsɒksəˈθaɪɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isoxathion?
Isoxathion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY). Broken into parts: eye · sok · suh · THY · on.
Is isoxathion 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 /aɪˌsɒksəˈθaɪɒn/ (eye-sok-suh-THY-on).