How to Pronounce Albendazole
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Albendazole Pronunciation
al-BEN-da-zole
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
al
BEN
stress here
da
zole
4 syllables
What is Albendazole?
Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis (infection caused by the pork tapeworm in the muscles, brain, and eyes that may cause seizures, brain swelling, and vision problems). Albendazole is also used along with surgery to treat cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by the dog tapeworm in the liver, lung, and lining of the abdomen that may damage these organs). Albendazole is in a class of medications called antihelmintics. It works by killing the worms.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Albendazole
How do you pronounce albendazole?
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Albendazole is pronounced al-BEN-da-zole. The stress falls on the second syllable (BEN), so it sounds like you're saying "al" softly, then "BEN" loudly, then "da-zole" to finish.
What are the syllables in albendazole?
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Albendazole breaks into four syllables: al-BEN-da-zole. Each syllable is short and easy to say if you take them one at a time.
Which syllable do people stress incorrectly in albendazole?
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Many people accidentally stress the first or last syllable, saying "AL-ben-da-zole" or "al-ben-da-ZOLE." The correct stress is on the second syllable: al-BEN-da-zole.
What is a common mispronunciation of albendazole?
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A common mistake is saying "al-ben-DAY-zole" instead of "al-BEN-da-zole." Remember that the "a" in the third syllable sounds like the "a" in "cat," not like "day."
Can you use albendazole in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The pharmacist explained how to pronounce albendazole before handing over the prescription." This sentence shows how the word might come up in a real conversation.
Is there a shorter way to say or write albendazole?
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While albendazole is sometimes written as ABZ in medical shorthand, in conversation people almost always say the full word: albendazole. There is no common spoken abbreviation.
How should the 'z' sound in albendazole?
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The 'z' at the end of albendazole sounds like a 'z' in "zebra," not like an 's' sound. So the ending rhymes with "hole," not "soul."