How to pronounce tetrahydrozoline
Say it like tet-ruh-hy-DROZ-uh-leen. Tetrahydrozoline has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DROZ).
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- tet
- ruh
- hy
- DROZ
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrahydrozoline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DROZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrahydrozoline
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tet-ruh-hy-DROZ-uh-leen.
What does tetrahydrozoline mean?
- A derivative of imidazoline used in eye drops and nasal sprays.
Questions about saying tetrahydrozoline
How do you pronounce tetrahydrozoline?
Say tet-ruh-hy-DROZ-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛtrəhaɪˈdrɑzəlin/. In British English it is /ˌtɛtrəhaɪˈdrɒzəlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrahydrozoline?
Tetrahydrozoline has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DROZ). Broken into parts: tet · ruh · hy · DROZ · uh · leen.
Is tetrahydrozoline 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 /ˌtɛtrəhaɪˈdrɒzəlin/ (tet-ruh-hy-DROZ-uh-leen).