How to pronounce baclofen
Say it like ba-KLOH-fin. Baclofen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- ba
- KLOH
- fin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baclofen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- baKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of baclofen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ba-KLOH-fin.
What does baclofen mean?
- A particular drug used to control spasms. It is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is primarily used to treat spasticity and is in the early stages of use for the treatment of alcoholism.
Questions about saying baclofen
How do you pronounce baclofen?
Say ba-KLOH-fin. The American pronunciation is /bæˈkloʊfɪn/. In British English it is /bæˈkləʊfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baclofen?
Baclofen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: ba · KLOH · fin.
Is baclofen 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 /bæˈkləʊfɪn/ (ba-KLOH-fin).