How to pronounce itraconazole
Say it like it-ruh-KON-uh-zohl. Itraconazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- it
- ruh
- KON
- uh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itraconazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of itraconazole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: it-ruh-KON-uh-zohl.
What does itraconazole mean?
- A particular triazole antifungal agent (trademark Sporanox) that may be given orally or intravenously especially to treat blastomycosis and histoplasmosis.
Where does itraconazole come from?
Probably from itra- (“alteration of tria(zole)”) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).
Questions about saying itraconazole
How do you pronounce itraconazole?
Say it-ruh-KON-uh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪtrəˈkɑnəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌɪtrəˈkɒnəˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itraconazole?
Itraconazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: it · ruh · KON · uh · zohl.
Is itraconazole 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 /ˌɪtrəˈkɒnəˌzəʊl/ (it-ruh-KON-uh-zohl).