How to pronounce prednisone
Say it like PRED-nih-sohn. Prednisone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
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- PRED
- nih
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prednisone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prednisone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PRED-nih-zohn.
What does prednisone mean?
- A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.
Where does prednisone come from?
From pre(gnane) + d(ie)ne + (cort)isone.
Questions about saying prednisone
How do you pronounce prednisone?
Say PRED-nih-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdnɪˌsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdnɪzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prednisone?
Prednisone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · nih · sohn.
Is prednisone 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 /ˈprɛdnɪzəʊn/ (PRED-nih-zohn).