How to pronounce clonazepam
Say it like kluh-NAZ-uh-pam. Clonazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAZ).
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- kluh
- NAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clonazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAZSay 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.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clonazepam
American and British speakers say clonazepam in essentially the same way: /kləˈnæzəˌpæm/ in the US and /ˌkləʊˈneɪzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kloh-NAY-zih-pam.
What does clonazepam mean?
- A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders; C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃. It is the generic name for Klonopin. It is a derivative of nitrazepam.
Where does clonazepam come from?
Blend of chlo(ro)- + n(itr)azepam.
Words that rhyme with clonazepam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clonazepam.
Questions about saying clonazepam
How do you pronounce clonazepam?
Say kluh-NAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /kləˈnæzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /ˌkləʊˈneɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clonazepam?
Clonazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAZ). Broken into parts: kluh · NAZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say clonazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kləˈnæzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /ˌkləʊˈneɪzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.