How to pronounce methylprednisolone
Say it like meth-ul-pred-NIS-uh-lohn. Methylprednisolone has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
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- meth
- ul
- pred
- NIS
- uh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methylprednisolone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- predKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of methylprednisolone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mee-thyle-pred-NIS-uh-lohn.
What does methylprednisolone mean?
- A synthetic glucocorticoid, C₂₂H₃₀O₅, used chiefly in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
Where does methylprednisolone come from?
From methyl- + prednisolone.
Questions about saying methylprednisolone
How do you pronounce methylprednisolone?
Say meth-ul-pred-NIS-uh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəlprɛdˈnɪsəˌloʊn/. In British English it is /ˌmiːθaɪlprɛdˈnɪsələʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methylprednisolone?
Methylprednisolone has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: meth · ul · pred · NIS · uh · lohn.
Is methylprednisolone 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 /ˌmiːθaɪlprɛdˈnɪsələʊn/ (mee-thyle-pred-NIS-uh-lohn).