How to pronounce toxic
Say it like TOK-sik. Toxic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK).
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- TOK
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 toxic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOK-sik.
What does toxic mean?
- of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison“suffering from exposure to toxic substances”
Words that rhyme with toxic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toxic.
Questions about saying toxic
How do you pronounce toxic?
Say TOK-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑksɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtɒksɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxic?
Toxic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK). Broken into parts: TOK · sik.
Is toxic 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 /ˈtɒksɪk/ (TOK-sik).