How to pronounce omeprazole
Say it like oh-MEP-ruh-zohl. Omeprazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEP).
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- oh
- MEP
- ruh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omeprazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of omeprazole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-MEP-ruh-zohl.
What does omeprazole mean?
- A substituted benzimidazole (trademark Losec, Prilosec) which is a proton pump inhibitor and inhibits secretion of gastric acid, being given orally in the treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux; 5-methoxy-2-(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridylmethylsulfinyl)benzimidazole, C₁₇H₁₉N₃O₃S.
Where does omeprazole come from?
From o(xy)- + me(tho)- + -prazole (“benzimidazole derivative”).
Questions about saying omeprazole
How do you pronounce omeprazole?
Say oh-MEP-ruh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈmɛprəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /əʊˈmɛprəzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omeprazole?
Omeprazole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEP). Broken into parts: oh · MEP · ruh · zohl.
Is omeprazole 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 /əʊˈmɛprəzəʊl/ (oh-MEP-ruh-zohl).