How to pronounce hydrocortisone
Say it like hy-droh-KOR-tih-sohn. Hydrocortisone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR).
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- hy
- droh
- KOR
- tih
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydrocortisone 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.
- 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 hydrocortisone
- 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: hy-droh-KAW-tih-zohn.
What does hydrocortisone mean?
- Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.
Where does hydrocortisone come from?
From hydro- + cortisone.
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Questions about saying hydrocortisone
How do you pronounce hydrocortisone?
Say hy-droh-KOR-tih-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɔrtɪˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydrocortisone?
Hydrocortisone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR). Broken into parts: hy · droh · KOR · tih · sohn.
Is hydrocortisone 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 /ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/ (hy-droh-KAW-tih-zohn).