How to pronounce prednisolone
Say it like pred-NIS-uh-lohn. Prednisolone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- pred
- NIS
- uh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prednisolone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- predKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prednisolone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pred-NIS-uh-lohn.
What does prednisolone mean?
- A synthetic glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug.
Where does prednisolone come from?
From prednis(-ol)one.
Questions about saying prednisolone
How do you pronounce prednisolone?
Say pred-NIS-uh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /prɛdˈnɪsəˌloʊn/. In British English it is /prɛdˈnɪsələʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prednisolone?
Prednisolone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: pred · NIS · uh · lohn.
Is prednisolone 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 /prɛdˈnɪsələʊn/ (pred-NIS-uh-lohn).