How to pronounce salmeterol
Say it like sal-MET-uh-rawl. Salmeterol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- sal
- MET
- uh
- rawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salmeterol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of salmeterol
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sal-MET-uh-rawl.
What does salmeterol mean?
- A bronchodilator administered by oral inhalation in the form of a salt C₂₅H₃₇NO₄·C₁₁H₈O₃ to treat bronchospasm associated especially with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It acts as an agonist, binding to beta-receptors that mediate the relaxation of bronchial muscles.
Questions about saying salmeterol
How do you pronounce salmeterol?
Say sal-MET-uh-rawl. The American pronunciation is /sælˈmɛtəˌrɔl/. In British English it is /sælˈmɛtəˌrɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salmeterol?
Salmeterol has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: sal · MET · uh · rawl.
Is salmeterol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sælˈmɛtəˌrɔːl/ (sal-MET-uh-rawl).