How to pronounce diclofenac
Say it like dy-KLOH-fuh-nak. Diclofenac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- dy
- KLOH
- fuh
- nak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diclofenac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of diclofenac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-KLOH-fuh-nak.
What does diclofenac mean?
- A painkiller having the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂
Where does diclofenac come from?
From the systematic name 2-(2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)phenyl)acetic acid.
Questions about saying diclofenac
How do you pronounce diclofenac?
Say dy-KLOH-fuh-nak. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈkloʊfəˌnæk/. In British English it is /daɪˈkləʊfəˌnæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diclofenac?
Diclofenac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: dy · KLOH · fuh · nak.
Is diclofenac 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 /daɪˈkləʊfəˌnæk/ (dy-KLOH-fuh-nak).