How to pronounce prazosin
Say it like PRAY-zuh-sin. Prazosin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY).
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- PRAY
- zuh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prazosin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prazosin
American and British speakers say prazosin in essentially the same way: /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/ in the US and /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAY-zuh-sin.
What does prazosin mean?
- An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Where does prazosin come from?
Probably from (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -o- + -in.
Questions about saying prazosin
How do you pronounce prazosin?
Say PRAY-zuh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prazosin?
Prazosin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY). Broken into parts: PRAY · zuh · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say prazosin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpreɪzəsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.