How to pronounce fluconazole
Say it like floo-KAH-nuh-zohl. Fluconazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- floo
- KAH
- nuh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluconazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep 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 fluconazole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fluu-KON-uh-zohl.
What does fluconazole mean?
- An antifungal agent C₁₃H₁₂F₂N₆O used orally to treat cryptococcal meningitis and local or systemic candida infections.
Where does fluconazole come from?
From flu(oro)- + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).
Questions about saying fluconazole
How do you pronounce fluconazole?
Say floo-KAH-nuh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /fluˈkɑnəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /flʊˈkɒnəzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluconazole?
Fluconazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: floo · KAH · nuh · zohl.
Is fluconazole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /flʊˈkɒnəzəʊl/ (fluu-KON-uh-zohl).