How to pronounce albuterol
Say it like al-BYOO-tuh-rawl. Albuterol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- al
- BYOO
- tuh
- rawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albuterol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of albuterol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-BYOO-tuh-rawl.
What does albuterol mean?
- Synonym of salbutamol.
Where does albuterol come from?
From (s)al(icylic acid) + -buterol (“phenethylamine derivative”).
Questions about saying albuterol
How do you pronounce albuterol?
Say al-BYOO-tuh-rawl. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbjutəˌrɔl/. In British English it is /ælˈbjuːtəˌrɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albuterol?
Albuterol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: al · BYOO · tuh · rawl.
Is albuterol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ælˈbjuːtəˌrɔːl/ (al-BYOO-tuh-rawl).