How to pronounce chloroquine
Say it like KLOR-uh-kwin. Chloroquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR).
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- KLOR
- uh
- kwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloroquine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chloroquine
American and British speakers say chloroquine in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔrəˌkwɪn/ in the US and /ˈklɔːrəʊkwiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-roh-kween.
What does chloroquine mean?
- A 4-aminoquinoline drug used to treat and prevent malaria, having the chemical formula C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃.
Where does chloroquine come from?
From chloro- + -quine (“quinoline derivative”).
Questions about saying chloroquine
How do you pronounce chloroquine?
Say KLOR-uh-kwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔrəˌkwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːrəʊkwiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloroquine?
Chloroquine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOR). Broken into parts: KLOR · uh · kwin.
Do Americans and Brits say chloroquine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔrəˌkwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːrəʊkwiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.