How to pronounce betamethasone
Say it like bay-tuh-METH-uh-sohn. Betamethasone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- bay
- tuh
- METH
- uh
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betamethasone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METHSay 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.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of betamethasone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bay-tuh-METH-uh-sohn.
What does betamethasone mean?
- A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.
Where does betamethasone come from?
From beta + (dexa)methasone.
Words that rhyme with betamethasone
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Questions about saying betamethasone
How do you pronounce betamethasone?
Say bay-tuh-METH-uh-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌbeɪtəˈmɛθəˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌbeɪtəˈmɛθəˌsəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betamethasone?
Betamethasone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: bay · tuh · METH · uh · sohn.
Is betamethasone 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 /ˌbeɪtəˈmɛθəˌsəʊn/ (bay-tuh-METH-uh-sohn).