How to pronounce minoxidil
Say it like muh-NOK-suh-dil. Minoxidil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- muh
- NOK
- suh
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minoxidil 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.
- NOKSay 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.
- dilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minoxidil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-NOK-sih-dil.
What does minoxidil mean?
- A compound used orally as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and topically to reverse baldness.
Where does minoxidil come from?
From (a)mino + oxid(e) + -dil (“vasodilator”).
Questions about saying minoxidil
How do you pronounce minoxidil?
Say muh-NOK-suh-dil. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑksəˌdɪl/. In British English it is /mɪˈnɒksɪdɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minoxidil?
Minoxidil has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: muh · NOK · suh · dil.
Is minoxidil 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 /mɪˈnɒksɪdɪl/ (mih-NOK-sih-dil).