How to pronounce reprotoxic
Say it like ree-proh-TOK-sik. Reprotoxic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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- ree
- proh
- TOK
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reprotoxic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 reprotoxic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ree-proh-TOK-sik.
What does reprotoxic mean?
- Having a toxic effect on the process of reproduction
Where does reprotoxic come from?
From repro- + toxic.
Words that rhyme with reprotoxic
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Questions about saying reprotoxic
How do you pronounce reprotoxic?
Say ree-proh-TOK-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˌriproʊˈtɑksɪk/. In British English it is /ˌriːprəʊˈtɒksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reprotoxic?
Reprotoxic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: ree · proh · TOK · sik.
Is reprotoxic 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 /ˌriːprəʊˈtɒksɪk/ (ree-proh-TOK-sik).