How to pronounce escitalopram
Say it like es-uh-TAL-uh-pram. Escitalopram has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL).
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- es
- uh
- TAL
- uh
- pram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escitalopram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of escitalopram
American and British speakers say escitalopram in essentially the same way: /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/ in the US and /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-uh-TAL-uh-pram.
What does escitalopram mean?
- A drug that functions as an SSRI and is administered orally in the form of its oxalate C₂₀H₂₁FN₂O·C₂H₂O₄ to treat depression and anxiety.
Where does escitalopram come from?
From a phonetic spelling of the letter S, with citalopram, since this drug is the (S)-stereoisomer of the earlier drug citalopram.
Questions about saying escitalopram
How do you pronounce escitalopram?
Say es-uh-TAL-uh-pram. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/. In British English it is /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escitalopram?
Escitalopram has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL). Broken into parts: es · uh · TAL · uh · pram.
Do Americans and Brits say escitalopram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/ and the British form is /ˌɛsəˈtæləˌpræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.