How to pronounce noxious
Say it like NOK-shus. Noxious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noxious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noxious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOK-shus.
What does noxious mean?
- Harmful; injurious.
Where does noxious come from?
From Latin noxius (“hurtful, injurious”), from noxa (“hurt, injury”), from nocere (“to hurt, injure”); see nocent.
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Questions about saying noxious
How do you pronounce noxious?
Say NOK-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑkʃəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɒkʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noxious?
Noxious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · shus.
Is noxious 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 /ˈnɒkʃəs/ (NOK-shus).