How to pronounce betaxolol
Say it like buh-TAK-suh-lawl. Betaxolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- buh
- TAK
- suh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betaxolol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep 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 betaxolol
American and British speakers say betaxolol in essentially the same way: /bəˈtæksəˌlɔl/ in the US and /bəˈtæksəˌlɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TAK-suh-lawl.
What does betaxolol mean?
- A topical sympatholytic agent used to reduce ocular hypertension in the treatment of glaucoma.
Questions about saying betaxolol
How do you pronounce betaxolol?
Say buh-TAK-suh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtæksəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /bəˈtæksəˌlɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betaxolol?
Betaxolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: buh · TAK · suh · lawl.
Do Americans and Brits say betaxolol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtæksəˌlɔl/ and the British form is /bəˈtæksəˌlɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.