How to pronounce oxibendazole
Say it like ok-sih-BEN-duh-zohl. Oxibendazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEN).
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- ok
- sih
- BEN
- duh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxibendazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oxibendazole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ok-sih-BEN-duh-zohl.
What does oxibendazole mean?
- A benzimidazole anthelminthic drug used in horses and some domestic pets.
Questions about saying oxibendazole
How do you pronounce oxibendazole?
Say ok-sih-BEN-duh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksɪˈbɛndəzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪˈbɛndəzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxibendazole?
Oxibendazole has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEN). Broken into parts: ok · sih · BEN · duh · zohl.
Is oxibendazole 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 /ˌɒksɪˈbɛndəzəʊl/ (ok-sih-BEN-duh-zohl).