How to pronounce ondansetron
Say it like on-DAN-suh-tron. Ondansetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN).
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- on
- DAN
- suh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ondansetron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ondansetron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-DAN-suh-tron.
What does ondansetron mean?
- A carbazole derivative (trademark Zofran), C₁₈H₁₉N₃O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.
Where does ondansetron come from?
Probably from ond- (of unknown origin) + se(ro)t(onin) r(eceptor) an(tag)on(ist).
Questions about saying ondansetron
How do you pronounce ondansetron?
Say on-DAN-suh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈdænsəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ɒnˈdænsətrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ondansetron?
Ondansetron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN). Broken into parts: on · DAN · suh · tron.
Is ondansetron 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 /ɒnˈdænsətrɒn/ (on-DAN-suh-tron).