How to pronounce alfacalcidol
Say it like al-fuh-KAL-sih-dawl. Alfacalcidol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- al
- fuh
- KAL
- sih
- dawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfacalcidol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of alfacalcidol
American and British speakers say alfacalcidol in essentially the same way: /ˌælfəˈkælsɪˌdɔl/ in the US and /ˌælfəˈkælsɪdɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-fuh-KAL-sih-dol.
What does alfacalcidol mean?
- A synthetic analog of vitamin D₃, used in the treatment of conditions resulting from vitamin D deficiency.
Where does alfacalcidol come from?
From alpha- + -calci- (“vitamin D analog/derivative”) + d(i)ol.
Questions about saying alfacalcidol
How do you pronounce alfacalcidol?
Say al-fuh-KAL-sih-dawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəˈkælsɪˌdɔl/. In British English it is /ˌælfəˈkælsɪdɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfacalcidol?
Alfacalcidol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: al · fuh · KAL · sih · dawl.
Do Americans and Brits say alfacalcidol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌælfəˈkælsɪˌdɔl/ and the British form is /ˌælfəˈkælsɪdɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.