How to pronounce oxazepam
Say it like ahk-SAZ-uh-pam. Oxazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAZ).
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- ahk
- SAZ
- uh
- pam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxazepam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SAZSay 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.
- pamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of oxazepam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-SAY-zih-pam.
What does oxazepam mean?
- A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat anxiety states and insomnia; 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂.
Where does oxazepam come from?
From (hydr)ox(y)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).
Words that rhyme with oxazepam
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Questions about saying oxazepam
How do you pronounce oxazepam?
Say ahk-SAZ-uh-pam. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈsæzəˌpæm/. In British English it is /ɒkˈseɪzɪpæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxazepam?
Oxazepam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAZ). Broken into parts: ahk · SAZ · uh · pam.
Is oxazepam 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 /ɒkˈseɪzɪpæm/ (ok-SAY-zih-pam).