How to pronounce alosetron
Say it like uh-LOH-suh-tron. Alosetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- uh
- LOH
- suh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alosetron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alosetron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LOH-suh-tron.
What does alosetron mean?
- A 5-HT₃ antagonist used for the management of severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women.
Where does alosetron come from?
From alo- (of unknown origin) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).
Questions about saying alosetron
How do you pronounce alosetron?
Say uh-LOH-suh-tron. The American pronunciation is /əˈloʊsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /əˈləʊsəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alosetron?
Alosetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: uh · LOH · suh · tron.
Is alosetron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈləʊsəˌtrɒn/ (uh-LOH-suh-tron).