How to Pronounce "poisonous"
word
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
POY-zuh-nuhs
/pˈɔɪzənəs/
POY-zuh-nuhs
Definition
Something that is poisonous contains poison and can cause harm or death if eaten, touched, or swallowed. It often describes animals, plants, chemicals, or substances that are dangerous to people or animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
British English
/pˈɔɪzənəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POY-zuh-nuhs
UK
POY-zuh-nuhs
Listen in Context
This mushroom is poisonous. Do not eat it!
Some snakes are poisonous and can hurt you.
The liquid in this bottle is poisonous.
Be careful—those berries look pretty, but they’re actually poisonous.