How to pronounce alprazolam
Say it like al-PRAZ-uh-lam. Alprazolam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAZ).
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- al
- PRAZ
- uh
- lam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alprazolam 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.
- PRAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of alprazolam
American and British speakers say alprazolam in essentially the same way: /ælˈpræzəˌlæm/ in the US and /ælˈpreɪzəʊlæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-PRAY-zoh-lam.
What does alprazolam mean?
- A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety.
Where does alprazolam come from?
From al(pha) + p(henyl) + (t)r(i)azol(o) + -(azep)am.
Words that rhyme with alprazolam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alprazolam.
Questions about saying alprazolam
How do you pronounce alprazolam?
Say al-PRAZ-uh-lam. The American pronunciation is /ælˈpræzəˌlæm/. In British English it is /ælˈpreɪzəʊlæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alprazolam?
Alprazolam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAZ). Broken into parts: al · PRAZ · uh · lam.
Do Americans and Brits say alprazolam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈpræzəˌlæm/ and the British form is /ælˈpreɪzəʊlæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.