How to pronounce rocuronium
Say it like rok-yuh-ROH-nee-um. Rocuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- rok
- yuh
- ROH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocuronium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rocuronium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rok-yuh-ROH-nee-um.
What does rocuronium mean?
- An aminosteroid nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker used in anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Where does rocuronium come from?
From r(apid) + o(nset) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).
Words that rhyme with rocuronium
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Questions about saying rocuronium
How do you pronounce rocuronium?
Say rok-yuh-ROH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɑkjəˈroʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌrɒkjəˈrəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocuronium?
Rocuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: rok · yuh · ROH · nee · um.
Is rocuronium 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 /ˌrɒkjəˈrəʊniəm/ (rok-yuh-ROH-nee-um).