How to pronounce clozapine
Say it like KLOH-zuh-peen. Clozapine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- zuh
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clozapine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clozapine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-zuh-peen.
What does clozapine mean?
- A sedative drug used to treat schizophrenia.
Where does clozapine come from?
From chlo(ro)- + -zapine (“alteration of (benzodi)azepine”).
Questions about saying clozapine
How do you pronounce clozapine?
Say KLOH-zuh-peen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊzəˌpin/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊzəpiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clozapine?
Clozapine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · zuh · peen.
Is clozapine 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 /ˈkləʊzəpiːn/ (KLOH-zuh-peen).