How to Pronounce Pertussis Toxin

per-TUS-is TOX-in
IPA: /pɛr.ˈtʌs.ˈɪs tɒks.ɪn/
per TUS is tox in
Pertussis Toxin is pronounced per-TUS-is TOX-in

How do you pronounce Pertussis Toxin?

Pertussis Toxin is pronounced “per-TUS-is TOX-in”. It has 4 syllables: per ‑ tus ‑ is tox ‑ in. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tus”.

How many syllables are in Pertussis Toxin?

Pertussis Toxin has 4 syllables: per ‑ tus ‑ is tox ‑ in.

What does Pertussis Toxin mean?

Component of ADCs

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (TUS) — 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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