How to pronounce pralidoxime
Say it like pral-uh-DAHK-seem. Pralidoxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHK).
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- pral
- uh
- DAHK
- seem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pralidoxime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pralGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pralidoxime
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pral-ih-DOK-seem.
What does pralidoxime mean?
- An oxime used in conjunction with atropine to combat poisoning by organophosphates or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (nerve agents).
Where does pralidoxime come from?
Blend of pyridine + aldoxime.
Questions about saying pralidoxime
How do you pronounce pralidoxime?
Say pral-uh-DAHK-seem. The American pronunciation is /ˌpræləˈdɑkˌsim/. In British English it is /ˌprælɪˈdɒksiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pralidoxime?
Pralidoxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHK). Broken into parts: pral · uh · DAHK · seem.
Is pralidoxime 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 /ˌprælɪˈdɒksiːm/ (pral-ih-DOK-seem).