How to pronounce loratadine
Say it like luh-RAT-ih-din. Loratadine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT).
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- luh
- RAT
- ih
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loratadine 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.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loratadine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-RAT-ih-din.
What does loratadine mean?
- An antihistamine drug used to treat allergies.
Questions about saying loratadine
How do you pronounce loratadine?
Say luh-RAT-ih-din. The American pronunciation is /ləˈrætɪdɪn/. In British English it is /ləˈrætɪdɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loratadine?
Loratadine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT). Broken into parts: luh · RAT · ih · din.
Is loratadine 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 /ləˈrætɪdɪn/ (luh-RAT-ih-din).