How to pronounce clioquinol
Say it like kly-oh-KWIN-ol. Clioquinol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN).
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- kly
- oh
- KWIN
- ol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clioquinol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- olKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of clioquinol
- 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: kly-oh-KWIN-ol.
What does clioquinol mean?
- A synthetic antimicrobial compound of the 8-hydroxyquinoline family, used mainly as a topical antifungal and antibacterial agent in the treatment of certain skin conditions.
Questions about saying clioquinol
How do you pronounce clioquinol?
Say kly-oh-KWIN-ol. The American pronunciation is /ˌklaɪoʊˈkwɪnɑl/. In British English it is /ˌklaɪəʊˈkwɪnɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clioquinol?
Clioquinol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIN). Broken into parts: kly · oh · KWIN · ol.
Is clioquinol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌklaɪəʊˈkwɪnɒl/ (kly-oh-KWIN-ol).