How to Pronounce "poison"
word
/ˈpɔɪzən/
POY-zuhn
/pˈɔɪzən/
POY-zuhn
Definition
A poison is a substance that can make a person, animal, or plant very sick or cause death if it is eaten, drunk, breathed in, or absorbed. It can also be used more generally for something that causes serious harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɔɪzən/
British English
/pˈɔɪzən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POY-zuhn
UK
POY-zuhn
Listen in Context
Keep the poison away from children.
The bottle says poison on the label.
Some mushrooms contain poison.
That rumor was like poison in the office.