How to pronounce praziquantel
Say it like praz-ih-KWAN-tel. Praziquantel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAN).
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- praz
- ih
- KWAN
- tel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praziquantel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- telKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of praziquantel
American and British speakers say praziquantel in essentially the same way: /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/ in the US and /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: praz-ih-KWAN-tel.
What does praziquantel mean?
- An anthelmintic medication used to treat a number of types of parasitic worm infections, including clonorchiasis, cysticercosis, opisthorchiasis, schistosomiasis, and tapeworm infections.
Where does praziquantel come from?
p(y)razi(ne) + qu(inoline) + -antel (“anthelmintic”).
Questions about saying praziquantel
How do you pronounce praziquantel?
Say praz-ih-KWAN-tel. The American pronunciation is /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/. In British English it is /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praziquantel?
Praziquantel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAN). Broken into parts: praz · ih · KWAN · tel.
Do Americans and Brits say praziquantel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/ and the British form is /ˌpræzɪˈkwæntɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.