How to Pronounce Dioxins

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

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DIOX-ins

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💡 Tip for remembering “dioxins”

"dioxins" has 2 syllables: diox-ins. It rhymes with toxins and antitoxins, if that helps it stick.

What does dioxins 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 dioxins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toxinsantitoxinsauxins

Related words

pcddpolychlorinateddioxanedioxantoxinstoxicantscarcinogenspollutants

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dioxins"?▾

"Dioxins" has 2 syllables: diox · ins.

What does "dioxins" mean?▾

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

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