How to pronounce letrozole
Say it like LET-ruh-zohl. Letrozole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET).
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- LET
- ruh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letrozole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 letrozole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LET-ruh-zohl.
What does letrozole mean?
- A nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor C₁₇H₁₁N₅ (trademark Femara) that is administered orally to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Questions about saying letrozole
How do you pronounce letrozole?
Say LET-ruh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtrəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtrəˌzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letrozole?
Letrozole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LET). Broken into parts: LET · ruh · zohl.
Is letrozole 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 /ˈlɛtrəˌzəʊl/ (LET-ruh-zohl).