How to pronounce paracetamol
Say it like per-uh-SEE-tuh-mawl. Paracetamol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- per
- uh
- SEE
- tuh
- mawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paracetamol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of paracetamol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-uh-SET-uh-mol.
What does paracetamol mean?
- A synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form.
Where does paracetamol come from?
A contraction of para-acetylaminophenol.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying paracetamol
How do you pronounce paracetamol?
Say per-uh-SEE-tuh-mawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈsitəˌmɔl/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈsɛtəmɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paracetamol?
Paracetamol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: per · uh · SEE · tuh · mawl.
Is paracetamol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpærəˈsɛtəmɒl/ (par-uh-SET-uh-mol).