How to pronounce trazodone
Say it like TRAZ-uh-dohn. Trazodone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAZ).
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- TRAZ
- uh
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trazodone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAZSay 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.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trazodone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRAZ-uh-dohn.
What does trazodone mean?
- An antidepressant drug C₁₉H₂₂ClN₅O, administered in the form of its hydrochloride.
Where does trazodone come from?
Blend of tr(i)azo(lo) + (pyri)d(in)one.
Questions about saying trazodone
How do you pronounce trazodone?
Say TRAZ-uh-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræzəˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtræzəˌdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trazodone?
Trazodone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAZ). Broken into parts: TRAZ · uh · dohn.
Is trazodone 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 /ˈtræzəˌdəʊn/ (TRAZ-uh-dohn).