How to pronounce carvedilol
Say it like KAR-vuh-dil-awl. Carvedilol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- vuh
- dil
- awl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carvedilol 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of carvedilol
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-vuh-dil-awl.
What does carvedilol mean?
- A beta blocker C₂₄H₂₆N₂O₄ that possesses some alpha-adrenergic blocking activity and is used to treat congestive heart failure and hypertension and to manage patients with left ventricular dysfunction following heart attack.
Where does carvedilol come from?
From carve- (“alteration of carbazole”) + -dilol (“vasodilator”).
Questions about saying carvedilol
How do you pronounce carvedilol?
Say KAR-vuh-dil-awl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrvəˌdɪlɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːvəˌdɪlɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carvedilol?
Carvedilol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · vuh · dil · awl.
Is carvedilol 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 /ˈkɑːvəˌdɪlɔːl/ (KAH-vuh-dil-awl).