How to pronounce hydrocodone
Say it like hy-droh-KOH-dohn. Hydrocodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- hy
- droh
- KOH
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocodone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hydrocodone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-droh-KOH-dohn.
What does hydrocodone mean?
- A habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C₁₈H₂₁NO₃·C₄H₆O₆ usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or antitussive.
Where does hydrocodone come from?
From (di)hydro + cod(eine) + -one.
Questions about saying hydrocodone
How do you pronounce hydrocodone?
Say hy-droh-KOH-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkoʊˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkəʊˌdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocodone?
Hydrocodone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: hy · droh · KOH · dohn.
Is hydrocodone 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkəʊˌdəʊn/ (hy-droh-KOH-dohn).