How to Pronounce "toxic"
word
/ˈtɑksɪk/
TAHK-sik
/tˈɒksɪk/
TOK-sik
Definition
Something that is poisonous and can harm living things. It is also used to describe harmful people, relationships, or environments.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑksɪk/
British English
/tˈɒksɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAHK-sik
UK
TOK-sik
Listen in Context
Some chemicals can be very toxic to humans.
That plant is toxic if you eat it.
The smoke from the fire was toxic.
He's always negative and brings everybody down — honestly, he's just toxic.