How to pronounce labetalol
Say it like luh-BET-uh-lawl. Labetalol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- luh
- BET
- uh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labetalol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of labetalol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-BEE-tuh-lol.
What does labetalol mean?
- A drug that acts as an alpha- and beta-blocker, used in the treatment of hypertension.
Where does labetalol come from?
From la- (“alteration of alpha”) + beta + -olol.
Questions about saying labetalol
How do you pronounce labetalol?
Say luh-BET-uh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /ləˈbɛtəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /ləˈbiːtəlɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labetalol?
Labetalol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: luh · BET · uh · lawl.
Is labetalol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ləˈbiːtəlɒl/ (luh-BEE-tuh-lol).