How to pronounce toxicosis
Say it like tok-sih-KOH-sis. Toxicosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- tok
- sih
- KOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxicosis 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toxicosis
- 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: tok-sih-KOH-sis.
What does toxicosis mean?
- illness due to poisoning
Where does toxicosis come from?
From toxic + -osis.
Words that rhyme with toxicosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toxicosis.
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Questions about saying toxicosis
How do you pronounce toxicosis?
Say tok-sih-KOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑksɪˈkoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxicosis?
Toxicosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: tok · sih · KOH · sis.
Is toxicosis 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 /ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (tok-sih-KOH-sis).