How Do You Spell GLIOTOXIN?
Gliotoxin is a compound produced by fungi that can be toxic to humans. The phonetic transcription of the word is /ɡlaɪəʊˈtɒksɪn/, which breaks down into several parts. The first syllable, "gli," is reminiscent of the word "glide" and is pronounced with a soft "g" sound followed by a long "i" sound. The middle syllable "tox" is pronounced with a "t" sound followed by a short "o" and "ks" sound. The final syllable, "in," is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by an "n" sound.