How to pronounce esomeprazole
Say it like es-oh-MEP-ruh-zohl. Esomeprazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEP).
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- es
- oh
- MEP
- ruh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esomeprazole 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of esomeprazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: es-oh-MEP-ruh-zohl.
What does esomeprazole mean?
- An isomer of omeprazole (trademark Nexium) that is administered in the form of its magnesium salt (C₁₇H₁₈N₃O₃S)₂Mg especially in the treatment of erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and duodenal ulcer.
Where does esomeprazole come from?
From es- (“S-configuration”) + omeprazole.
Questions about saying esomeprazole
How do you pronounce esomeprazole?
Say es-oh-MEP-ruh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛsoʊˈmɛprəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌɛsəʊˈmɛprəˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEP). Broken into parts: es · oh · MEP · ruh · zohl.
Is esomeprazole 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 /ˌɛsəʊˈmɛprəˌzəʊl/ (es-oh-MEP-ruh-zohl).