How to pronounce suxamethonium
Say it like suhk-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um. Suxamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH).
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- suhk
- suh
- muh
- THOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suxamethonium 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suxamethonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suhk-suh-mih-THOH-nee-um.
What does suxamethonium mean?
- Synonym of suxamethonium chloride.
Where does suxamethonium come from?
From suxa- (“alteration of succinyl”) + meth(ylene) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Words that rhyme with suxamethonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suxamethonium.
Questions about saying suxamethonium
How do you pronounce suxamethonium?
Say suhk-suh-muh-THOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌksəməˈθoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌsʌksəmɪˈθəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suxamethonium?
Suxamethonium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOH). Broken into parts: suhk · suh · muh · THOH · nee · um.
Is suxamethonium 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 /ˌsʌksəmɪˈθəʊniəm/ (suhk-suh-mih-THOH-nee-um).