How to pronounce hydroxyzine
Say it like hy-DROK-suh-zeen. Hydroxyzine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK).
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- hy
- DROK
- suh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydroxyzine 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.
- DROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hydroxyzine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-DROK-suh-zeen.
What does hydroxyzine mean?
- A first-generation antihistamine of the piperazine class, used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and weak analgesic.
Where does hydroxyzine come from?
Blend of hydroxy- + piperazine.
Questions about saying hydroxyzine
How do you pronounce hydroxyzine?
Say hy-DROK-suh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɑksəˌzin/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒksəˌziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydroxyzine?
Hydroxyzine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROK). Broken into parts: hy · DROK · suh · zeen.
Is hydroxyzine 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 /haɪˈdrɒksəˌziːn/ (hy-DROK-suh-zeen).