How to pronounce hydroxychloroquine
Say it like hy-drok-see-KLOR-uh-kwin. Hydroxychloroquine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLOR).
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- hy
- drok
- see
- KLOR
- uh
- kwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxychloroquine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- drokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxychloroquine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-drok-sih-KLAW-roh-kween.
What does hydroxychloroquine mean?
- A drug derived from quinolone that is taken orally in the form of its sulfate C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O·H₂SO₄ to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus.
Where does hydroxychloroquine come from?
From hydroxy- + chloroquine.
Questions about saying hydroxychloroquine
How do you pronounce hydroxychloroquine?
Say hy-drok-see-KLOR-uh-kwin. The American pronunciation is /haɪˌdrɑksiˈklɔrəkwɪn/. In British English it is /haɪˌdrɒksɪˈklɔːrəʊkwiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLOR). Broken into parts: hy · drok · see · KLOR · uh · kwin.
Is hydroxychloroquine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /haɪˌdrɒksɪˈklɔːrəʊkwiːn/ (hy-drok-sih-KLAW-roh-kween).