How to Pronounce Detox

To pronounce "detox", say DET-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːtɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈdiːtɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detox”

"detox" has 2 syllables: det-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does detox mean?

noun

  1. Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.
  2. A detoxification unit.

verb

  1. To detoxify, especially from alcohol or recreational drugs.

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Words that rhyme with detox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

detoxificationtreatmentaddictioncuringrehabrehabilitationrecoverydecon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detox"?▾

"Detox" has 2 syllables: det · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "detox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detox" is /ˈdiːtɒks/.

What does "detox" mean?▾

Detox: Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or illegal, addictive drugs.

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