How to pronounce meloxicam
Say it like muh-LAHK-suh-kam. Meloxicam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK).
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- muh
- LAHK
- suh
- kam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meloxicam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of meloxicam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-LOK-suh-kam.
What does meloxicam mean?
- A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the oxicam class (trademark Mobic), used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and primary dysmenorrhea and as an analgesic.
Where does meloxicam come from?
Probably from me(thy)l + (sud)oxicam.
Questions about saying meloxicam
How do you pronounce meloxicam?
Say muh-LAHK-suh-kam. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑksəˌkæm/. In British English it is /məˈlɒksəˌkæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meloxicam?
Meloxicam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHK). Broken into parts: muh · LAHK · suh · kam.
Is meloxicam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈlɒksəˌkæm/ (muh-LOK-suh-kam).