How to pronounce toxics
Say it like TOK-siks. Toxics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK).
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- TOK
- siks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxics 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.
- siksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toxics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOK-siks.
What does toxics mean?
- Toxic waste
Where does toxics come from?
From toxic + -s.
Words that rhyme with toxics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toxics.
Questions about saying toxics
How do you pronounce toxics?
Say TOK-siks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑksɪks/. In British English it is /ˈtɒksɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxics?
Toxics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK). Broken into parts: TOK · siks.
Is toxics 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 /ˈtɒksɪks/ (TOK-siks).