How to pronounce spironolactone
Say it like spy-ruh-noh-LAK-tohn. Spironolactone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK).
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- spy
- ruh
- noh
- LAK
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spironolactone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of spironolactone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: spy-ruh-noh-LAK-tohn.
What does spironolactone mean?
- A steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).
Where does spironolactone come from?
From spiro- + -one + -o- + lactone.
Questions about saying spironolactone
How do you pronounce spironolactone?
Say spy-ruh-noh-LAK-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌspaɪrənoʊˈlækˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌspaɪrənəʊˈlæktəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spironolactone?
Spironolactone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK). Broken into parts: spy · ruh · noh · LAK · tohn.
Is spironolactone 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 /ˌspaɪrənəʊˈlæktəʊn/ (spy-ruh-noh-LAK-tohn).