How to pronounce zaleplon
Say it like ZAL-uh-plahn. Zaleplon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAL).
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- ZAL
- uh
- plahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaleplon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZALSay 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.
- plahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zaleplon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZAL-uh-plon.
What does zaleplon mean?
- A sedative hypnotic drug of the pyrazolopyrimidine class, mainly used to treat insomnia, rare among such drugs in having been found not to cause an increase in road traffic accidents.
Questions about saying zaleplon
How do you pronounce zaleplon?
Say ZAL-uh-plahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæləˌplɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzæləˌplɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaleplon?
Zaleplon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAL). Broken into parts: ZAL · uh · plahn.
Is zaleplon 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 /ˈzæləˌplɒn/ (ZAL-uh-plon).