How to pronounce chlormidazole
Say it like klor-MID-uh-zohl. Chlormidazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- klor
- MID
- uh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlormidazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chlormidazole
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klaw-MID-uh-zohl.
What does chlormidazole mean?
- A particular azole antifungal drug.
Questions about saying chlormidazole
How do you pronounce chlormidazole?
Say klor-MID-uh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /klɔrˈmɪdəzoʊl/. In British English it is /klɔːˈmɪdəzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlormidazole?
Chlormidazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: klor · MID · uh · zohl.
Is chlormidazole 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 /klɔːˈmɪdəzəʊl/ (klaw-MID-uh-zohl).