How to Pronounce Citalopram
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Citalopram Pronunciation
sy-TAL-oh-pram
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
sy
TAL
stress here
oh
pram
4 syllables
What is Citalopram?
Citalopram is used to treat depression. Citalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Citalopram
How do you pronounce citalopram?
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Citalopram is pronounced sy-TAL-oh-pram. The stress falls on the second syllable, TAL, which you say louder and longer than the others. Think of it like "sigh-TALL-oh-pram" if that helps you hear where the emphasis goes.
How do you break citalopram into syllables?
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Citalopram breaks into four syllables: cy-TAL-oh-pram. The first syllable sounds like "sigh," the second is "TAL" (rhymes with "gal"), the third is "oh," and the fourth is "pram."
Which syllable is stressed in citalopram?
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The second syllable, TAL, receives the stress in citalopram. A common mistake is stressing the first or third syllable instead, but the correct emphasis is firmly on TAL: sy-TAL-oh-pram.
What are some common mispronunciations of citalopram?
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People often say cit-AL-oh-pram (stressing the wrong syllable) or cit-al-OH-pram (moving the stress to the third syllable). The correct pronunciation keeps the stress on the second syllable: sy-TAL-oh-pram.
How would you use citalopram in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's doctor prescribed citalopram, and the pharmacist explained how to pronounce it correctly during the consultation." This shows the word used naturally in a medical context.
Is there a short form or abbreviation for citalopram?
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Citalopram is sometimes abbreviated as CIT in medical writing, but it's not commonly shortened in conversation. Most healthcare providers and pharmacists simply say the full word, citalopram.
Does citalopram have a brand name, and how is it pronounced?
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Citalopram is the generic name. Brand names exist for this medication, but since this is a pronunciation site focused on the medical term itself, we concentrate on saying the generic name correctly: sy-TAL-oh-pram.