How to pronounce sulfamethoxazole
Say it like suhl-fuh-meth-OK-suh-zohl. Sulfamethoxazole has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OK).
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- suhl
- fuh
- meth
- OK
- suh
- zohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfamethoxazole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfamethoxazole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suhl-fuh-mih-TOK-suh-zohl.
What does sulfamethoxazole mean?
- An antibacterial sulfonamide C₁₀H₁₁N₃O3S used alone or in combination with trimethoprim (as in the treatment of urinary tract infections or acute otitis media).
Where does sulfamethoxazole come from?
From sulfa- (“sulfonamide”) + meth- + (is)oxazole.
Questions about saying sulfamethoxazole
How do you pronounce sulfamethoxazole?
Say suhl-fuh-meth-OK-suh-zohl. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌlfəˌmɛˈθɑksəˌzoʊl/. In British English it is /ˌsʌlfəmɪˈtɒksəzəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfamethoxazole?
Sulfamethoxazole has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OK). Broken into parts: suhl · fuh · meth · OK · suh · zohl.
Is sulfamethoxazole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsʌlfəmɪˈtɒksəzəʊl/ (suhl-fuh-mih-TOK-suh-zohl).