How to pronounce toxicant
Say it like TOK-sih-kunt. Toxicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK).
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- TOK
- sih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxicant 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toxicant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOK-sih-kunt.
What does toxicant mean?
- Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity.
- Poisonous.
- A toxic or poisonous substance.
Where does toxicant come from?
From Medieval Latin toxicāns, toxicant-, present participle of toxicāre (“to poison”).
Questions about saying toxicant
How do you pronounce toxicant?
Say TOK-sih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑksɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɒksɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxicant?
Toxicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK). Broken into parts: TOK · sih · kunt.
Is toxicant 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 /ˈtɒksɪkənt/ (TOK-sih-kunt).