How to pronounce atenolol
Say it like uh-TEN-uh-lawl. Atenolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- uh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atenolol 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of atenolol
American and British speakers say atenolol in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛnəˌlɔl/ in the US and /əˈtɛnəlɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-uh-lol.
What does atenolol mean?
- A beta blocker used mainly to treat angina and high blood pressure.
Where does atenolol come from?
Probably from a(ngina) + (hyper)ten(sion) + -olol (“beta blocker”).
Questions about saying atenolol
How do you pronounce atenolol?
Say uh-TEN-uh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛnəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /əˈtɛnəlɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atenolol?
Atenolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · uh · lawl.
Do Americans and Brits say atenolol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛnəˌlɔl/ and the British form is /əˈtɛnəlɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.