How to pronounce bisoprolol
Say it like bis-oh-PROH-lawl. Bisoprolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH).
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- bis
- oh
- PROH
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisoprolol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bisoprolol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bis-oh-PROH-lawl.
What does bisoprolol mean?
- A beta blocker (trademark Zebeta) taken orally in the form of its fumarate (C₁₈H₃₁NO₄)₂·C₄H₄O₄ to treat hypertension.
Where does bisoprolol come from?
From biisopro(pyl) + pro(pran)olol.
Questions about saying bisoprolol
How do you pronounce bisoprolol?
Say bis-oh-PROH-lawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɪsoʊˈproʊˌlɔl/. In British English it is /ˌbɪsəʊˈprəʊˌlɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisoprolol?
Bisoprolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROH). Broken into parts: bis · oh · PROH · lawl.
Is bisoprolol 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 /ˌbɪsəʊˈprəʊˌlɔːl/ (bis-oh-PROH-lawl).