How to pronounce allopurinol
Say it like al-oh-PYUUR-uh-nawl. Allopurinol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYUUR).
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- al
- oh
- PYUUR
- uh
- nawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allopurinol 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of allopurinol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-PYOOR-ih-nol.
What does allopurinol mean?
- A synthetic drug which inhibits uric acid formation, used to treat gout and related conditions.
Where does allopurinol come from?
From allo- (“other”) + purine + -ol.
Questions about saying allopurinol
How do you pronounce allopurinol?
Say al-oh-PYUUR-uh-nawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌæloʊˈpjʊrəˌnɔl/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊˈpjʊərɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allopurinol?
Allopurinol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYUUR). Broken into parts: al · oh · PYUUR · uh · nawl.
Is allopurinol 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 /ˌæləʊˈpjʊərɪnɒl/ (al-oh-PYOOR-ih-nol).