How to pronounce toxin
Say it like TOK-sun. Toxin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK).
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- TOK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxin 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toxin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOK-sin.
What does toxin mean?
- A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
- Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.
Where does toxin come from?
From Latin toxicum, equivalent to toxi- + -in.
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Words that rhyme with toxin
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Questions about saying toxin
How do you pronounce toxin?
Say TOK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑksən/. In British English it is /ˈtɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxin?
Toxin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOK). Broken into parts: TOK · sun.
Is toxin 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 /ˈtɒksɪn/ (TOK-sin).