How to Pronounce Mefloquine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Mefloquine Pronunciation
MEF-loh-kwin
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
MEF
stress here
loh
kwin
3 syllables
What is Mefloquine?
Mefloquine is used to treat malaria (a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world and can cause death) and to prevent malaria in travelers who visit areas where malaria is common. Mefloquine is in a class of medications called antimalarials. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Mefloquine
How do you pronounce mefloquine?
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Mefloquine is pronounced MEF-loh-kwin. Start with "MEF" (rhymes with "chef"), then say "loh" (like the word "low"), and finish with "kwin" (like "queen" but with a "kw" sound at the start). Put the stress on the first syllable: MEF.
How many syllables does mefloquine have?
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Mefloquine has three syllables: MEF-lo-kwin. Breaking it into chunks like this makes it easier to say out loud.
Which syllable gets the stress in mefloquine?
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The first syllable gets the stress: MEF-loh-kwin. Say "MEF" louder and longer than the other two parts, and your pronunciation will be correct.
What is a common mispronunciation of mefloquine?
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A common mistake is stressing the second syllable instead of the first, saying meh-FLOH-kwin. Remember that the stress belongs on MEF, not on loh.
How do you use mefloquine in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor discussed mefloquine with the patient during the travel medicine appointment." You can use it whenever you're talking or reading about this medication in a medical context.
Is mefloquine ever abbreviated?
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Mefloquine doesn't have a standard abbreviation that's commonly used. Medical professionals and pharmacists usually just say or write out the full word "mefloquine."
What sounds make up the word mefloquine?
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The word starts with the "M" sound, then "EF" (like in "chef"), then "LOH" (rhymes with "go"), and ends with "KWIN" (the "kw" blend followed by "in"). Saying it slowly as MEF-loh-kwin helps you hear all the parts.