How to pronounce tolcapone
Say it like TAHL-kuh-pohn. Tolcapone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL).
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US American/ˈtɑlkəˌpoʊn/TAHL-kuh-pohn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- TAHL
- kuh
- pohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tolcapone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does tolcapone mean?
noun
- A catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor used as an antiparkinsonian drug.
Where does tolcapone come from?
Probably from tol(yl) + ca(techol) + p(hen)one.
Questions about saying tolcapone
How do you pronounce tolcapone?
Say TAHL-kuh-pohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑlkəˌpoʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tolcapone?
Tolcapone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL). Broken into parts: TAHL · kuh · pohn.