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toxin
Definition:
(nou) a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɒksɪn
Examples:
The principal toxin is the most dangerous.
It is the target of diphtheria toxin and exotoxin A.
The beans contain the toxin cytisine.
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Common mistakes of toxin pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "tox-in" (/ˈtɒks.ɪn/ in UK and /ˈtɑːk.sɪn/ in US). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "tox".
- Incorrect vowel sound: People may pronounce "toxin" with a long "o" sound, like "toxin" (/ˈtoʊks.ɪn/). This is not standard. Tip: Use a short "o" sound, as in "ox" (/ɑː/ in UK, /ɑː/ in US).
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some learners overly stress the "n" at the end, making it sound like "toxin" (/ˈtɒks.ɪn/). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and connected to the preceding syllable.
- Skipping the vowel: A common mistake is to pronounce "toxin" as "tox'n" (/ˈtɒks.ɪn/), dropping the vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners might confuse "toxin" with "toxic" (/ˈtɒk.sɪk/ in UK and /ˈtɑːk.sɪk/ in US), leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the distinct syllable structure of "toxin".