How to pronounce dexamethasone
Say it like dek-suh-METH-uh-sohn. Dexamethasone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- dek
- suh
- METH
- uh
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dexamethasone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dexamethasone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dek-suh-METH-uh-sohn.
What does dexamethasone mean?
- A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.“Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.”
Where does dexamethasone come from?
From dex- + -a- + -methasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).
Questions about saying dexamethasone
How do you pronounce dexamethasone?
Say dek-suh-METH-uh-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: dek · suh · METH · uh · sohn.
Is dexamethasone 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 /ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsəʊn/ (dek-suh-METH-uh-sohn).