How to pronounce naloxone
Say it like nuh-LOK-sohn. Naloxone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK).
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- nuh
- LOK
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naloxone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of naloxone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nuh-LOK-sohn.
What does naloxone mean?
- An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).
Where does naloxone come from?
From nal- (“opioid receptor antagonist/agonist”) + (hydr)ox(y) + -one.
Questions about saying naloxone
How do you pronounce naloxone?
Say nuh-LOK-sohn. The American pronunciation is /nəˈlɑkˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /nəˈlɒksəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naloxone?
Naloxone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK). Broken into parts: nuh · LOK · sohn.
Is naloxone 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 /nəˈlɒksəʊn/ (nuh-LOK-sohn).