How to pronounce toxicology
Say it like tok-sih-KOL-uh-jee. Toxicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- tok
- sih
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxicology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toxicology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tok-sih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does toxicology mean?
- The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.
Where does toxicology come from?
From French toxicologie, equivalent to toxico- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with toxicology
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Questions about saying toxicology
How do you pronounce toxicology?
Say tok-sih-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑksɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxicology?
Toxicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: tok · sih · KOL · uh · jee.
Is toxicology 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 /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (tok-sih-KOL-uh-jee).