How to Pronounce "noxious"
word
ˈnɑkʃəs
NAHK-shuhs
nˈɒkʃəs
NOK-shuhs
Definition
Something that is noxious is harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant, especially to people’s health or the environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑkʃəs
British English
nˈɒkʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHK-shuhs
UK
NOK-shuhs
Listen in Context
These noxious chemicals should be handled with care.
The factory released noxious gases into the air.
Some plants can produce noxious odors.
After the spill, the water was contaminated with noxious substances.