How to pronounce olsalazine
Say it like ohl-SAL-uh-zeen. Olsalazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL).
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- ohl
- SAL
- uh
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olsalazine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zeenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of olsalazine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ohl-SAL-uh-zeen.
What does olsalazine mean?
- A disodium salicylate C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₆ that is administered orally and is converted in the body to an aminosalicylic acid having an anti-inflammatory effect used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Questions about saying olsalazine
How do you pronounce olsalazine?
Say ohl-SAL-uh-zeen. The American pronunciation is /oʊlˈsæləˌzin/. In British English it is /əʊlˈsæləˌziːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olsalazine?
Olsalazine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAL). Broken into parts: ohl · SAL · uh · zeen.
Is olsalazine 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 /əʊlˈsæləˌziːn/ (ohl-SAL-uh-zeen).