How to pronounce alfuzosin
Say it like al-FYOO-zoh-sin. Alfuzosin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- al
- FYOO
- zoh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alfuzosin 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alfuzosin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-FYOO-zoh-sin.
What does alfuzosin mean?
- An α₁ receptor antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Questions about saying alfuzosin
How do you pronounce alfuzosin?
Say al-FYOO-zoh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ælˈfjuzoʊsɪn/. In British English it is /ælˈfjuːzəʊsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alfuzosin?
Alfuzosin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: al · FYOO · zoh · sin.
Is alfuzosin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ælˈfjuːzəʊsɪn/ (al-FYOO-zoh-sin).