How to pronounce sotalol
Say it like SOH-tuh-lawl. Sotalol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- tuh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sotalol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sotalol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOH-tuh-lawl.
What does sotalol mean?
- A beta-adrenergic blocking agent administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₂H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat ventricular arrhythmias.
Where does sotalol come from?
Probably from so(r)ta + -alol (“beta blocker”), for it is "sort of" a beta blocker due to its additional potassium channel blocking effects.
Questions about saying sotalol
How do you pronounce sotalol?
Say SOH-tuh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊtəˌlɔl/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊtəˌlɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sotalol?
Sotalol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · tuh · lawl.
Is sotalol 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 /ˈsəʊtəˌlɔːl/ (SOH-tuh-lawl).