How to pronounce megadose
Say it like MEG-uh-dohs. Megadose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce megadose. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MEG
- uh
- dohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megadose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay 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.
- dohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of megadose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEG-uh-dohs.
What does megadose mean?
- A dose of drug or vitamin far exceeding the normal or recommended amount, and usually given intentionally. Compare overdose.
- To dose (a patient) with a very large amount of a drug.
- To dose with a very large amount of (a drug).
Where does megadose come from?
From mega- + dose.
Questions about saying megadose
How do you pronounce megadose?
Say MEG-uh-dohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌdoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megadose?
Megadose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · dohs.
Is megadose 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 /ˈmɛɡəˌdəʊs/ (MEG-uh-dohs).