How to pronounce naltrexone
Say it like nal-TREK-sohn. Naltrexone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREK).
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- nal
- TREK
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naltrexone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of naltrexone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nal-TREK-sohn.
What does naltrexone mean?
- A synthetic drug, similar to morphine, which blocks opiate receptors in the nervous system and is used chiefly in the treatment of heroin addiction.
Where does naltrexone come from?
Probably from naloxone + Latin tres (“three”).
Questions about saying naltrexone
How do you pronounce naltrexone?
Say nal-TREK-sohn. The American pronunciation is /nælˈtrɛkˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /nælˈtrɛksəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naltrexone?
Naltrexone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREK). Broken into parts: nal · TREK · sohn.
Is naltrexone 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 /nælˈtrɛksəʊn/ (nal-TREK-sohn).