How to Pronounce Poison

To pronounce "poison", say POIS-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “poison”

"poison" has 2 syllables: pois-on. It rhymes with boyson, if that helps it stick.

What does poison mean?

noun

  1. A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.

    “We used a poison to kill the weeds.”

  2. Something that harms a person or thing.

    “Gossip is a malicious poison.”

verb

  1. To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).

    “The assassin poisoned the king.”

  2. To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.

    “That factory is poisoning the river.”

Synonyms

atterbanecontaminantpollutanttoxinvenomcorrupttaintcontaminatepollute

Words that rhyme with poison

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boyson

Related words

envenompoisonousvenomtoxicanttoxicologicalwouralitoxictoxin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poison"?▾

"Poison" has 2 syllables: pois · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "poison"?▾

The IPA transcription of "poison" is /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/.

What does "poison" mean?▾

Poison: A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.

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