How to pronounce clopidogrel
Say it like kloh-PID-uh-grel. Clopidogrel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID).
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- kloh
- PID
- uh
- grel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clopidogrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PIDSay 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.
- grelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of clopidogrel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kloh-PID-uh-grel.
What does clopidogrel mean?
- An oral antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease, having the chemical formula C₁₆H₁₆ClNO₂S
Where does clopidogrel come from?
Probably from chlo(ro)- + p(yr)id(ine) + -o- + -grel (“platelet aggregation inhibitor”).
Questions about saying clopidogrel
How do you pronounce clopidogrel?
Say kloh-PID-uh-grel. The American pronunciation is /kloʊˈpɪdəˌɡrɛl/. In British English it is /kləʊˈpɪdəɡrɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clopidogrel?
Clopidogrel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID). Broken into parts: kloh · PID · uh · grel.
Is clopidogrel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kləʊˈpɪdəɡrɛl/ (kloh-PID-uh-grel).