How to pronounce oxymetholone
Say it like ok-sih-METH-uh-lohn. Oxymetholone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH).
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- ok
- sih
- METH
- uh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxymetholone 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.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oxymetholone
- 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-METH-uh-lohn.
What does oxymetholone mean?
- A synthetic anabolic steroid developed in 1960, used to treat osteoporosis and anemia and to stimulate muscle growth in undernourished or underdeveloped patients.
Where does oxymetholone come from?
Blend of (hydr)oxymethylidene + mestanolone.
Questions about saying oxymetholone
How do you pronounce oxymetholone?
Say ok-sih-METH-uh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksɪˈmɛθəˌloʊn/. In British English it is /ˌɒksɪˈmɛθəˌləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxymetholone?
Oxymetholone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (METH). Broken into parts: ok · sih · METH · uh · lohn.
Is oxymetholone 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 /ˌɒksɪˈmɛθəˌləʊn/ (ok-sih-METH-uh-lohn).