How to pronounce edrophonium
Say it like ed-ruh-FOH-nee-um. Edrophonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH).
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- ed
- ruh
- FOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edrophonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- edGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edrophonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ed-ruh-FOH-nee-um.
What does edrophonium mean?
- An anticholinesterase C₁₀H₁₆NO⁺ used especially to stimulate skeletal muscle and in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
Where does edrophonium come from?
From e(thyl) + (hy)dro(xy)ph(enyl) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Words that rhyme with edrophonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edrophonium.
Questions about saying edrophonium
How do you pronounce edrophonium?
Say ed-ruh-FOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdrəˈfoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌɛdrəˈfəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edrophonium?
Edrophonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOH). Broken into parts: ed · ruh · FOH · nee · um.
Is edrophonium 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 /ˌɛdrəˈfəʊniəm/ (ed-ruh-FOH-nee-um).