How to pronounce vecuronium
Say it like vek-yuh-ROH-nee-um. Vecuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- vek
- yuh
- ROH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vecuronium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vecuronium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vek-yuh-ROH-nee-um.
What does vecuronium mean?
- A particular muscle relaxant drug.
Where does vecuronium come from?
From ve- (of unknown origin) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).
Words that rhyme with vecuronium
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Questions about saying vecuronium
How do you pronounce vecuronium?
Say vek-yuh-ROH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛkjəˈroʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌvɛkjəˈrəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vecuronium?
Vecuronium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: vek · yuh · ROH · nee · um.
Is vecuronium 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 /ˌvɛkjəˈrəʊniəm/ (vek-yuh-ROH-nee-um).