How to pronounce sucralfate
Say it like soo-KRAL-fayt. Sucralfate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAL).
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- soo
- KRAL
- fayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sucralfate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KRALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- faytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sucralfate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-krul-fayt.
What does sucralfate mean?
- A drug used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is a complex of aluminium hydroxide and a sulfate derivative of sucrose, C₁₂HₘAl₁₆OₙS₈ where m and n are approximately 54 and 75.
Where does sucralfate come from?
From sucr(ose) + al(uminum) + (sul)fate.
Questions about saying sucralfate
How do you pronounce sucralfate?
Say soo-KRAL-fayt. The American pronunciation is /suˈkrælˌfeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːkrəlˌfeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sucralfate?
Sucralfate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAL). Broken into parts: soo · KRAL · fayt.
Is sucralfate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsjuːkrəlˌfeɪt/ (SYOO-krul-fayt).