How to pronounce tramadol
Say it like TRAM-uh-dawl. Tramadol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAM).
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- TRAM
- uh
- dawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tramadol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tramadol
American and British speakers say tramadol in essentially the same way: /ˈtræməˌdɔl/ in the US and /ˈtræməˌdɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAM-uh-dawl.
What does tramadol mean?
- A synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₅NO₂·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain.
Where does tramadol come from?
From trama (“the fleshy portion of a basidiocarp”) + -adol (“an analgesic”).
Questions about saying tramadol
How do you pronounce tramadol?
Say TRAM-uh-dawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræməˌdɔl/. In British English it is /ˈtræməˌdɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tramadol?
Tramadol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAM). Broken into parts: TRAM · uh · dawl.
Do Americans and Brits say tramadol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræməˌdɔl/ and the British form is /ˈtræməˌdɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.