How to pronounce haloperidol
Say it like hal-oh-PER-ih-dawl. Haloperidol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER).
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- hal
- oh
- PER
- ih
- dawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haloperidol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- halGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PERSay 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.
- dawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of haloperidol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hal-oh-PER-ih-dol.
What does haloperidol mean?
- A synthetic antidepressant drug, with the chemical formula C₂₁H₂₃ClFNO₂, used in the treatment of psychotic conditions.
Where does haloperidol come from?
From halo- + (pi)perid(ine) + -ol.
Questions about saying haloperidol
How do you pronounce haloperidol?
Say hal-oh-PER-ih-dawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæloʊˈpɛrɪˌdɔl/. In British English it is /ˌhæləʊˈpɛrɪdɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haloperidol?
Haloperidol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PER). Broken into parts: hal · oh · PER · ih · dawl.
Is haloperidol 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 /ˌhæləʊˈpɛrɪdɒl/ (hal-oh-PER-ih-dol).