How to pronounce timolol
Say it like TY-muh-lawl. Timolol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- muh
- lawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timolol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of timolol
American and British speakers say timolol in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪməˌlɔl/ in the US and /ˈtɪməlɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-uh-lol.
What does timolol mean?
- A synthetic compound which acts as a beta blocker and is used to treat hypertension, migraine, and glaucoma.
Questions about saying timolol
How do you pronounce timolol?
Say TY-muh-lawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪməˌlɔl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪməlɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timolol?
Timolol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · muh · lawl.
Do Americans and Brits say timolol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪməˌlɔl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪməlɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.