How to Pronounce Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
bot-ue-LYE-num TOX-in
IPA: /bɒt.ʌɛ.ˈljɛ.ˈnʌm tɒks.ɪn/
Brand name: Botox
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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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