How to Pronounce Dioxin

To pronounce "dioxin", say DIOX-in — 2 syllables, IPA /daɪˈɒksɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Letters

/daɪˈɒksɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dioxin”

"dioxin" has 2 syllables: diox-in. It rhymes with toxin and oxen, if that helps it stick.

What does dioxin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides.
  2. The parent compound, dibenzo-p-dioxin, in which two benzene rings are connected vio two oxygen atoms; oxanthrene.

Words that rhyme with dioxin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toxinoxentocsinantitoxinaflatoxinauxinboxenwoxennoxon

Related words

pcdddioxanedibenzodioxindioxetedioxetanedioxepinedioxepanedioxirane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dioxin"?▾

"Dioxin" has 2 syllables: diox · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "dioxin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dioxin" is /daɪˈɒksɪn/.

What does "dioxin" mean?▾

Dioxin: Any of a broad range of toxic or carcinogenic halogenated polycyclic compounds that occur as byproducts of herbicides.

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