How to Pronounce Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

bot-ue-LYE-num TOX-in
IPA: /bɒt.ʌɛ.ˈljɛ.ˈnʌm tɒks.ɪn/
Brand name: Botox
bot ue LYE num tox in
Botulinum Toxin is pronounced bot-ue-LYE-num TOX-in

How do you pronounce Botulinum Toxin?

Botulinum Toxin is pronounced “bot-ue-LYE-num TOX-in”. It has 5 syllables: bot ‑ ue ‑ lye ‑ num tox ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “lye”.

How many syllables are in Botulinum Toxin?

Botulinum Toxin has 5 syllables: bot ‑ ue ‑ lye ‑ num tox ‑ in.

What does Botulinum Toxin mean?

Component of ADCs

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: bot-ue-LYE-num TOX-in. Stress falls on syllable 3 (LYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Component of ADCs. Cytotoxic payload component delivered by antibody conjugation.

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