How to pronounce nontoxic
Say it like non-TOK-sik. Nontoxic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK).
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- non
- TOK
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nontoxic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOKSay this part loudest and longest. 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 nontoxic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-TOK-sik.
What does nontoxic mean?
- Not toxic; not poisonous.
- A substance that is not toxic.
Where does nontoxic come from?
From non- + toxic.
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Words that rhyme with nontoxic
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Questions about saying nontoxic
How do you pronounce nontoxic?
Say non-TOK-sik. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈtɑksɪk/. In British English it is /nɒnˈtɒksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nontoxic?
Nontoxic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOK). Broken into parts: non · TOK · sik.
Is nontoxic 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 /nɒnˈtɒksɪk/ (non-TOK-sik).