How to Pronounce Toxic

To pronounce "toxic", say TOX-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒk.sɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “toxic”

"toxic" has 2 syllables: tox-ic. It rhymes with nontoxic, if that helps it stick.

What does toxic mean?

adjective

  1. Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

    “Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.”

  2. Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.

    “The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.”

Synonyms

poisonousvenomous

Words that rhyme with toxic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nontoxic

Related words

toxicantpoisonousvirulentvenomousdeadlytoxicologicalpoisonpoisoned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "toxic"?▾

"Toxic" has 2 syllables: tox · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "toxic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "toxic" is /ˈtɒk.sɪk/.

What does "toxic" mean?▾

Toxic: Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

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