How to pronounce carbachol
Say it like KAR-buh-kawl. Carbachol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- buh
- kawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbachol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of carbachol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-buh-kawl.
What does carbachol mean?
- A synthetic parasympathomimetic drug C₆H₁₅N₂O₂⁺ that is used in veterinary medicine and topically in glaucoma.
Where does carbachol come from?
Contraction of carbamoylcholine.
Questions about saying carbachol
How do you pronounce carbachol?
Say KAR-buh-kawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrbəˌkɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːbəˌkɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbachol?
Carbachol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · buh · kawl.
Is carbachol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːbəˌkɔːl/ (KAH-buh-kawl).