How to pronounce metoprolol
Say it like muh-TOH-pruh-lawl. Metoprolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- muh
- TOH
- pruh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metoprolol 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of metoprolol
American and British speakers say metoprolol in essentially the same way: /məˈtoʊprəˌlɔl/ in the US and /mɪˈtɒprəlɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-TOP-ruh-lol.
What does metoprolol mean?
- A beta-blocking drug related to propranolol, used to treat hypertension and angina.
Where does metoprolol come from?
From metho(xy) + pro(prano)lol.
Questions about saying metoprolol
How do you pronounce metoprolol?
Say muh-TOH-pruh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /məˈtoʊprəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /mɪˈtɒprəlɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metoprolol?
Metoprolol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: muh · TOH · pruh · lawl.
Do Americans and Brits say metoprolol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtoʊprəˌlɔl/ and the British form is /mɪˈtɒprəlɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.