How to pronounce vomitoxin
Say it like vom-ih-TOK-sin. Vomitoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK).
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- vom
- ih
- TOK
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vomitoxin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vomitoxin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vom-ih-TOK-sin.
What does vomitoxin mean?
- A mycotoxin, a type B trichothecene that occurs predominantly in grains.
Where does vomitoxin come from?
Blend of vomit + toxin, named for the emesis it causes in livestock which eat contaminated grain.
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Questions about saying vomitoxin
How do you pronounce vomitoxin?
Say vom-ih-TOK-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɑmɪˈtɑksɪn/. In British English it is /ˌvɒmɪˈtɒksɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vomitoxin?
Vomitoxin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOK). Broken into parts: vom · ih · TOK · sin.
Is vomitoxin 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 /ˌvɒmɪˈtɒksɪn/ (vom-ih-TOK-sin).