How to pronounce fomepizole
Say it like foh-MEP-ih-zohl. Fomepizole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEP).
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- foh
- MEP
- ih
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fomepizole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fomepizole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-MEP-ih-zohl.
What does fomepizole mean?
- The heterocycle 4-methylpyrazole, used as an antidote to poisoning by methanol or ethylene glycol.
Questions about saying fomepizole
How do you pronounce fomepizole?
Say foh-MEP-ih-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊˈmɛpɪzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊˈmɛpɪzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fomepizole?
Fomepizole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEP). Broken into parts: foh · MEP · ih · zohl.
Is fomepizole 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 /ˌfəʊˈmɛpɪzəʊl/ (foh-MEP-ih-zohl).