How to pronounce oxybutynin
Say it like ok-see-BYOO-tuh-nin. Oxybutynin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO).
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- ok
- see
- BYOO
- tuh
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxybutynin 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oxybutynin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ok-see-BYOO-tuh-nin.
What does oxybutynin mean?
- An antispasmodic and anticholinergic drug C₂₂H₃₁NO₃ administered transdermally as a skin patch or orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₂H₃₁NO₃·HCl to relax the smooth muscles of the bladder in the treatment of urge incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.
Where does oxybutynin come from?
Probably from hydroxy + butynyl + -in.
Questions about saying oxybutynin
How do you pronounce oxybutynin?
Say ok-see-BYOO-tuh-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksiˈbjutənɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɒksiˈbjuːtənɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxybutynin?
Oxybutynin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO). Broken into parts: ok · see · BYOO · tuh · nin.
Is oxybutynin 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 /ˌɒksiˈbjuːtənɪn/ (ok-see-BYOO-tuh-nin).