How to pronounce pancuronium
Say it like pang-kyuh-ROH-nee-um. Pancuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- pang
- kyuh
- ROH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pancuronium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pancuronium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pang-kyuu-ROH-nee-um.
What does pancuronium mean?
- A synthetic steroid which is used as a neuromuscular blocking agent.
Where does pancuronium come from?
From p(iperidine) + an(drostane) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).
Words that rhyme with pancuronium
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Questions about saying pancuronium
How do you pronounce pancuronium?
Say pang-kyuh-ROH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæŋkjəˈroʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌpæŋkjʊˈrəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pancuronium?
Pancuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: pang · kyuh · ROH · nee · um.
Is pancuronium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpæŋkjʊˈrəʊniəm/ (pang-kyuu-ROH-nee-um).