How to pronounce colestipol
Say it like kuh-LES-tuh-pawl. Colestipol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- kuh
- LES
- tuh
- pawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colestipol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of colestipol
American and British speakers say colestipol in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔl/ in the US and /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LES-tuh-pawl.
What does colestipol mean?
- A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Where does colestipol come from?
Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).
Questions about saying colestipol
How do you pronounce colestipol?
Say kuh-LES-tuh-pawl. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔl/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colestipol?
Colestipol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: kuh · LES · tuh · pawl.
Do Americans and Brits say colestipol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔl/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛstəˌpɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.