How to pronounce fludrocortisone
Say it like floo-droh-KOR-tih-sohn. Fludrocortisone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR).
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- floo
- droh
- KOR
- tih
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fludrocortisone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fludrocortisone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: floo-droh-KAW-tih-sohn.
What does fludrocortisone mean?
- A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.
Where does fludrocortisone come from?
Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.
Words that rhyme with fludrocortisone
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Questions about saying fludrocortisone
How do you pronounce fludrocortisone?
Say floo-droh-KOR-tih-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌfludroʊˈkɔrtɪˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌfluːdrəʊˈkɔːtɪˌsəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fludrocortisone?
Fludrocortisone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR). Broken into parts: floo · droh · KOR · tih · sohn.
Is fludrocortisone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfluːdrəʊˈkɔːtɪˌsəʊn/ (floo-droh-KAW-tih-sohn).