How to Pronounce "intoxication"
word
ˌɪnˌtɑksəˈkeɪʃən
in-TOK-suh-KAY-shuhn
ɪntˌɒksɪkˈeɪʃən
in-TOK-si-KAY-shuhn
Definition
The condition of having physical or mental control impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances. It can also refer to poisoning from harmful chemicals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˌtɑksəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ɪntˌɒksɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TOK-suh-KAY-shuhn
UK
in-TOK-si-KAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Alcohol intoxication can be dangerous.
He was taken to the hospital for drug intoxication.
Food intoxication is often caused by bacteria.
His speech was slurred due to intoxication.