How to pronounce atracurium
Say it like at-ruh-KYUUR-ee-um. Atracurium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR).
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- at
- ruh
- KYUUR
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atracurium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atracurium
American and British speakers say atracurium in essentially the same way: /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/ in the US and /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: at-ruh-KYUUR-ee-um.
What does atracurium mean?
- A muscle relaxant administered intravenously in the form of its besylate C₆₅H₈₂N₂O₁₈S₂ especially in conjunction with general anesthesia to facilitate insertion of an endotracheal tube or to relax skeletal muscles during surgery or mechanical ventilation. It counteracts the action of the neurotransm
Where does atracurium come from?
From atra- (of unknown origin) + -curium (“curare-like substance”).
Words that rhyme with atracurium
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Questions about saying atracurium
How do you pronounce atracurium?
Say at-ruh-KYUUR-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/. In British English it is /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atracurium?
Atracurium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: at · ruh · KYUUR · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say atracurium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/ and the British form is /ˌætrəˈkjʊriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.