How to pronounce vasotonic
Say it like vay-zoh-TON-ik. Vasotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON).
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- vay
- zoh
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasotonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vasotonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vay-zoh-TON-ik.
What does vasotonic mean?
- Affecting the tone of vessels (almost always with reference to blood vessels); that is, affecting the muscle tone of the smooth muscle in the walls of blood vessels, thus influencing blood flow within the lumen.
- A substance (especially a drug) that is vasotonic, usually with reference to a drug that modifies the tone of vessel walls, such as a vasopressor or a phlebotonic.
Where does vasotonic come from?
From vaso- + tonic.
Words that rhyme with vasotonic
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Questions about saying vasotonic
How do you pronounce vasotonic?
Say vay-zoh-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌveɪzoʊˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌveɪzəʊˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasotonic?
Vasotonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TON). Broken into parts: vay · zoh · TON · ik.
Is vasotonic 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 /ˌveɪzəʊˈtɒnɪk/ (vay-zoh-TON-ik).