How to pronounce flurazepam
Say it like fler-RAZ-uh-pam. Flurazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAZ).
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- fler
- RAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flurazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RAZSay 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.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flurazepam
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fluh-RAZ-uh-pam.
What does flurazepam mean?
- A benzodiazepine (trademark Dalmane) that is closely related structurally to diazepam and is used as a hypnotic in the form of its dihydrochloride C₂₁H₂₃ClFN₃O·2HCl to treat insomnia and to induce periods of restful sleep.
Where does flurazepam come from?
From flu(o)r- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).
Words that rhyme with flurazepam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flurazepam.
Questions about saying flurazepam
How do you pronounce flurazepam?
Say fler-RAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /flɚˈræzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /fləˈræzəˌpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flurazepam?
Flurazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAZ). Broken into parts: fler · RAZ · uh · pam.
Is flurazepam 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 /fləˈræzəˌpæm/ (fluh-RAZ-uh-pam).