How to pronounce lactulose
Say it like LAK-tyuh-lohs. Lactulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- tyuh
- lohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactulose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lactulose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAK-tyuh-lohz.
What does lactulose mean?
- A synthetic disaccharide C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ consisting of galactose and fructose units, used as a laxative for chronic constipation and as an acidifier to reduce blood ammonia levels causing neurological symptoms in advanced liver disease. It is used in solution for oral or rectal administration.
Where does lactulose come from?
From lact- + (cell)ulose.
Questions about saying lactulose
How do you pronounce lactulose?
Say LAK-tyuh-lohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæktjʊˌloʊs/. In British English it is /ˈlæktjʊləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactulose?
Lactulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tyuh · lohs.
Is lactulose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlæktjʊləʊz/ (LAK-tyuh-lohz).