How to pronounce carbenoxolone
Say it like kar-bih-NOK-suh-lohn. Carbenoxolone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK).
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- kar
- bih
- NOK
- suh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carbenoxolone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of carbenoxolone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kah-bih-NOK-suh-lohn.
What does carbenoxolone mean?
- A synthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid having the chemical formula C₃₄H₅₀O₇; used as a drug for treatment of various conditions including esophageal inflammation.
Where does carbenoxolone come from?
From carb(oxy) + enoxolone.
Questions about saying carbenoxolone
How do you pronounce carbenoxolone?
Say kar-bih-NOK-suh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrbɪˈnɑksəˌloʊn/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːbɪˈnɒksəˌləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carbenoxolone?
Carbenoxolone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOK). Broken into parts: kar · bih · NOK · suh · lohn.
Is carbenoxolone 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 /ˌkɑːbɪˈnɒksəˌləʊn/ (kah-bih-NOK-suh-lohn).