How to pronounce latrotoxin
Say it like lat-ruh-TAHK-sin. Latrotoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHK).
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- lat
- ruh
- TAHK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latrotoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- latGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHKSay 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 latrotoxin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LAT-ruh-tok-sin.
What does latrotoxin mean?
- Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.
Where does latrotoxin come from?
Blend of Latrodectus and toxin.
Words that rhyme with latrotoxin
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Questions about saying latrotoxin
How do you pronounce latrotoxin?
Say lat-ruh-TAHK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌlætrəˈtɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlætrəˌtɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latrotoxin?
Latrotoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAHK). Broken into parts: lat · ruh · TAHK · sin.
Is latrotoxin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈlætrəˌtɒksɪn/ (LAT-ruh-tok-sin).