How to pronounce citalopram
Say it like sy-TAL-uh-pram. Citalopram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- sy
- TAL
- uh
- pram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citalopram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of citalopram
American and British speakers say citalopram in essentially the same way: /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/ in the US and /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-TAL-uh-pram.
What does citalopram mean?
- A drug that functions as a SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrobromide C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·HBr to treat depression and anxiety. It is marketed under the trademark Celexa.
Where does citalopram come from?
Probably from cy(ano)- + (ph)thal(imide) + -o- + pr(opyl)am(ine).
Questions about saying citalopram
How do you pronounce citalopram?
Say sy-TAL-uh-pram. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/. In British English it is /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citalopram?
Citalopram has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: sy · TAL · uh · pram.
Do Americans and Brits say citalopram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/ and the British form is /saɪˈtæləˌpræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.