How to pronounce lorazepam
Say it like lor-AZ-uh-pam. Lorazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
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- lor
- AZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lorazepam
American and British speakers say lorazepam in essentially the same way: /lɔˈræzəˌpæm/ in the US and /lɔːˈreɪzɪpæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: law-RAY-zih-pam.
What does lorazepam mean?
- A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used especially to treat anxiety.
Where does lorazepam come from?
From (ch)lor- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).
Words that rhyme with lorazepam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lorazepam.
Questions about saying lorazepam
How do you pronounce lorazepam?
Say lor-AZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /lɔˈræzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /lɔːˈreɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorazepam?
Lorazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: lor · AZ · uh · pam.
Do Americans and Brits say lorazepam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɔˈræzəˌpæm/ and the British form is /lɔːˈreɪzɪpæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.