How to pronounce cortisone
Say it like KOR-tih-sohn. Cortisone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tih
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortisone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cortisone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAW-tih-zohn.
What does cortisone mean?
- A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone, produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and antiallergy agent. 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C₂₁H₂₈O₅.
Where does cortisone come from?
Shortening of corticosterone.
Questions about saying cortisone
How do you pronounce cortisone?
Say KOR-tih-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɪˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortisone?
Cortisone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tih · sohn.
Is cortisone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/ (KAW-tih-zohn).