How to pronounce succinylcholine
Say it like suhk-sih-nil-KOH-leen. Succinylcholine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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- suhk
- sih
- nil
- KOH
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Succinylcholine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of succinylcholine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suhk-sih-nyle-KOH-leen.
What does succinylcholine mean?
- Synonym of suxamethonium chloride.
Where does succinylcholine come from?
From succinyl + choline.
Words that rhyme with succinylcholine
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Questions about saying succinylcholine
How do you pronounce succinylcholine?
Say suhk-sih-nil-KOH-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌksɪnɪlˈkoʊˌlin/. In British English it is /ˌsʌksɪnaɪlˈkəʊliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in succinylcholine?
Succinylcholine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: suhk · sih · nil · KOH · leen.
Is succinylcholine 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 /ˌsʌksɪnaɪlˈkəʊliːn/ (suhk-sih-nyle-KOH-leen).